Coal-Impacted Communities Economic and Workforce Development Grant program established, new fund created, distribution of rent and royalties of federal coal lease sales

Summary

The bill creates a grant program run by the Alabama Department of Workforce that provides money to local non‑profit groups for economic and workforce projects in coal‑impacted communities. Funding will come from rent and royalties on federal coal leases beginning in 2027 and will be held in a new state treasury fund. An advisory committee of local officials and industry representatives will review and recommend grant applications.

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