The Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund Grants provide funding to eligible entities to set up a revolving loan fund for cleaning up brownfield sites, which are properties where the presence of hazardous substances or petroleum complicates redevelopment. The grant requires a 20% cost share from the recipient.
Who it's for: This grant is for government organizations, federally recognized Tribes, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations interested in cleaning up brownfield sites.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Having an open cooperative agreement for a Brownfields RLF
- Not meeting the 20% cost share requirement
- Failure to meet threshold eligibility criteria
- Sites not meeting eligibility requirements for both hazardous substances and petroleum contamination
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility
- Detailed project proposal
- Cost share plan
- Documentation of site eligibility
- Financial statements
- Organizational documents
- Previous grant performance history
- EPA's Notice of Award (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure no open cooperative agreement exists
- Meet the 20% cost share requirement
- Site eligibility determined post-award
- Distinguishable contamination must meet both eligibility requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible entities include government organizations, federally recognized Tribes, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Entities must not have an open cooperative agreement for a Brownfields RLF at the time of application.
Overview
This grant is for government organizations, federally recognized Tribes, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations interested in cleaning up brownfield sites.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Having an open cooperative agreement for a Brownfields RLF
- Not meeting the 20% cost share requirement
- Failure to meet threshold eligibility criteria
- Sites not meeting eligibility requirements for both hazardous substances and petroleum contamination
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to provide loans and subgrants for cleanup activities at brownfield sites. At least 50% of the total award must be used for loans and associated eligible programmatic costs.
Total Program Funding
$10,000,000
Expected Awards
10
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 organization, Tribe, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a cost share plan meeting the 20% requirement
- Gather documentation for site eligibility
- Ensure no open cooperative agreement exists
- Submit application by January 21, 2027