This grant offers funding to help communities identify, assess, and plan for the cleanup and reuse of brownfield sites, which are areas potentially contaminated by hazardous substances. The grant is aimed at government organizations, Tribes, and nonprofits to develop inventories, prioritize sites, and plan for their reuse, but not for actual cleanup activities.
Who it's for: This grant is for government organizations, Federally recognized Tribes, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are interested in addressing brownfield sites in their communities, whether they are just starting or continuing existing efforts.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a government organization, Tribe, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Proposing to use funds for cleanup activities
- Sites that do not meet the definition of a brownfield under CERCLA
- Requesting more than $200,000 per site-specific activity
- Not meeting threshold eligibility criteria in Section 2.B.
What You May Need
- Completed application form
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., government status, nonprofit status)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Community involvement plan
- Site inventory and prioritization plan
- Site-specific assessment plans
- Reuse planning documents
- Compliance with CERCLA definitions and requirements
Cautions
- Funds cannot be used for cleanup activities
- Site-specific activities are capped at $200,000 per site
- Site eligibility will be determined by the EPA after the grant is awarded
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible entities include government organizations, Federally recognized Tribes, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Applicants must meet all threshold eligibility criteria outlined in Section 2.B. of the grant guidelines to qualify for funding.
Overview
This grant is for government organizations, Federally recognized Tribes, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are interested in addressing brownfield sites in their communities, whether they are just starting or continuing existing efforts.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a government organization, Tribe, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Proposing to use funds for cleanup activities
- Sites that do not meet the definition of a brownfield under CERCLA
- Requesting more than $200,000 per site-specific activity
- Not meeting threshold eligibility criteria in Section 2.B.
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to create inventories of brownfield sites, prioritize and assess these sites, involve the community, and plan for site cleanup and reuse. However, funds cannot be used for actual cleanup activities.
Total Program Funding
$15,000,000
Expected Awards
30
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Jan 21, 2027(79 days)
- Archive Date
- Feb 20, 2027
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Spring 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government organization, Tribe, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Review Section 2.A. for complete eligibility details
- Ensure all threshold criteria in Section 2.B. are met
- Prepare a detailed project proposal with budget
- Develop a community involvement plan
- Compile site inventory and prioritization documents
- Draft site-specific assessment and reuse plans
- Submit application by January 21, 2027