The FY27 Brownfield Assessment Coalition Grants are designed to help communities identify and plan for the cleanup of brownfield sites, which are properties that may be contaminated by hazardous substances. These grants are intended for government organizations, Federally recognized Tribes, and nonprofit organizations to work together in coalitions. The lead entity in the coalition can apply for up to $1,000,000 to assess and plan for the reuse of these sites, 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 want to form a coalition to assess and plan for the reuse of brownfield sites. The lead entity must partner with two to four other eligible entities that lack the capacity to apply on their own.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applying as a single entity without forming a coalition
- Proposing to use funds for cleanup activities
- Exceeding $200,000 in site-specific activities per site
- Not meeting the definition of a brownfield site under CERCLA
- Failing to establish a Memorandum of Agreement for the coalition
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a government organization, Tribe, or nonprofit
- A coalition agreement with two to four partners
- A detailed plan for site assessments and reuse planning
- A Memorandum of Agreement outlining roles and fund distribution
- Documentation of site eligibility under CERCLA
- Community involvement plan
- Budget proposal up to $1,000,000
- Site inventory and prioritization plan
Cautions
- Funds cannot be used for cleanup activities
- Site-specific activity costs cannot exceed $200,000 per site
- A Memorandum of Agreement is required before fund use
- EPA will determine site eligibility after the grant award
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible entities include government organizations, Federally recognized Tribes, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The grant requires forming a coalition where a lead entity partners with two to four other eligible entities that cannot apply independently. The sites must meet the definition of a brownfield site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) § 101(39).
Overview
This grant is for government organizations, Federally recognized Tribes, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that want to form a coalition to assess and plan for the reuse of brownfield sites. The lead entity must partner with two to four other eligible entities that lack the capacity to apply on their own.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applying as a single entity without forming a coalition
- Proposing to use funds for cleanup activities
- Exceeding $200,000 in site-specific activities per site
- Not meeting the definition of a brownfield site under CERCLA
- Failing to establish a Memorandum of Agreement for the coalition
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to inventory brownfield sites, prioritize them, involve the community, plan for cleanup and reuse, and conduct site assessments. They cannot be used for actual cleanup activities.
Total Program Funding
$13,000,000
Expected Awards
13
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Jan 21, 2027(79 days)
- Archive Date
- Feb 20, 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government, Tribe, or nonprofit
- Form a coalition with 2-4 partners
- Draft a Memorandum of Agreement
- Prepare a site inventory and prioritization plan
- Develop a community involvement strategy
- Ensure all sites meet CERCLA brownfield definitions
- Complete a detailed budget proposal
- Submit application by January 21, 2027