This grant provides funding to clean up brownfield sites, which are properties that may have hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. The grant is designed for government organizations, Federally recognized Tribes, and nonprofit organizations that own the site they wish to clean up. Applicants can request up to $500,000, but must contribute a 20% cost share of the federal funds. It's important to ensure the site is eligible before applying.
Who it's for: This grant is for government organizations, Federally recognized Tribes, and nonprofit organizations that own brownfield sites needing cleanup.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not owning the brownfield site by January 21, 2027
- Submitting more than one application
- Failing to meet the 20% cost share requirement
- Proposing an ineligible site
- Not meeting threshold eligibility criteria
What You May Need
- Proof of site ownership
- Cost share plan (20% of federal funds)
- Detailed cleanup plan
- Completed application form
- Consultation with Regional Brownfields Contact
- Budget proposal
- Environmental assessment reports
- Organizational documentation (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Compliance with 2 CFR § 200.306
Cautions
- Ensure site eligibility before applying
- Only one application per applicant
- Strict cost share requirement
- Ownership of site by January 21, 2027, is mandatory
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible entities include government organizations, Federally recognized Tribes, and nonprofit organizations. Applicants must own the brownfield site by January 21, 2027, and meet all threshold eligibility criteria, including a 20% cost share requirement.
Overview
This grant is for government organizations, Federally recognized Tribes, and nonprofit organizations that own brownfield sites needing cleanup.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not owning the brownfield site by January 21, 2027
- Submitting more than one application
- Failing to meet the 20% cost share requirement
- Proposing an ineligible site
- Not meeting threshold eligibility criteria
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to clean up hazardous substances and/or petroleum contamination at one or more brownfield sites owned by the applicant.
Total Program Funding
$14,000,000
Expected Awards
28
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Jan 21, 2027(79 days)
- Archive Date
- Feb 20, 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify site eligibility with Regional Brownfields Contact
- Gather proof of site ownership
- Prepare a cost share plan (20% of requested funds)
- Develop a detailed cleanup plan
- Complete the application form
- Compile necessary organizational documents
- Ensure compliance with 2 CFR § 200.306
- Submit application by January 21, 2027