This grant offers funding to states and tribes to help identify, assess, and plan for the cleanup and reuse of brownfield sites, which are areas potentially contaminated by hazardous substances. The grant aims to support activities like creating inventories of these sites, involving the community, and developing cleanup and reuse plans. However, the funds cannot be used for the actual cleanup process.
Who it's for: This grant is for state agencies and federally recognized tribes, including intertribal consortia and certain Alaska Native corporations. It's specifically for those looking to manage brownfield sites, which are areas potentially contaminated by hazardous substances.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- State and Tribal universities and colleges
- Entities not directly controlled by state governors or elected officials
- Non-federally recognized tribes
- Entities looking to use funds for cleanup activities
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Inventory of potential brownfield sites
- Community involvement plan
- Site assessment plans
- Budget outlining use of funds
- Proof of eligibility under CERCLA § 101(39)
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Documentation of state or tribal authority
Cautions
- Funds cannot be used for cleanup activities
- Site-specific activities are capped at $200,000 per site
- EPA will determine site eligibility after the grant is awarded
- Minimum of 10 sites must be assessed
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible entities include state agencies that are under the direct control of governors or elected officials, federally recognized Indian Tribes (excluding those in Alaska), intertribal consortia of eligible tribes, and Alaska Native Regional and Village Corporations as defined by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. State and Tribal universities and colleges are not eligible for this specific grant type.
Overview
This grant is for state agencies and federally recognized tribes, including intertribal consortia and certain Alaska Native corporations. It's specifically for those looking to manage brownfield sites, which are areas potentially contaminated by hazardous substances.
Likely Disqualifiers
- State and Tribal universities and colleges
- Entities not directly controlled by state governors or elected officials
- Non-federally recognized tribes
- Entities looking to use funds for cleanup activities
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to create inventories of brownfield sites, engage the community, plan site assessments, and develop cleanup and reuse plans. They cannot be used for actual cleanup activities.
Total Program Funding
$12,000,000
Expected Awards
12
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Jan 21, 2027(79 days)
- Archive Date
- Feb 20, 2027
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility as a state agency or federally recognized tribe
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create an inventory of potential brownfield sites
- Plan for community involvement activities
- Prepare site assessment and cleanup plans
- Ensure registration with necessary federal grant systems
- Submit application by January 21, 2027