- To protect people and the environment from the adverse effects of past coal mining practices, and to promote the development of soil and water resources of unreclaimed mined lands....

- To increase educational opportunities by providing long-term, low-interest loans to students in need of financial assistance and in pursuit of a course of study in an approved health discipline....

- To expand the supply of housing with supportive services for the elderly, including the frail elderly....

- As indicated in NOAA special announcements or applicable reports supportive of the Department's goal to expand knowledge of and to manage effectively the Nation's oceanic and atmospheric resources....

- To provide grant funds to Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments that operate a judicial branch of government which has assumed the increased responsibilities required by 25 CFR Part 115--Trust Funds for Individual Indians Money accounts....