FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes)

The FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Community-Wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes) offers $35,000,000 in funding, with up to 18 awards of up to $2,000,000 each. Applications are due by January 28, 2026. Eligible applicants include states, federally recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Regional and Village Corporations, and the Metlakatla Indian Community. The grants aim to fund inventories, site prioritization, community involvement, planning, site assessments, and cleanup planning for brownfield sites, with a minimum of 10 sites to be assessed per recipient. Ineligible uses include direct cleanup activities and administrative costs exceeding 5%. Applications must meet specific threshold criteria, including demonstrating applicant eligibility, community involvement plans, expenditure of existing grant funds, proposing at least three target areas and five priority sites, and disclosing contractor/subrecipient information. The program emphasizes environmental results, leveraging resources, and addressing community needs, especially for sensitive and economically disadvantaged populations.