FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Cleanup Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization has issued its FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Cleanup Grants, with applications due by January 28, 2026. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) offers an estimated $107,000,000 for approximately 36 awards, ranging from up to $500,000 to $4,000,000 per site, to eligible entities for the cleanup of brownfield sites contaminated with hazardous substances and/or petroleum. Key eligibility criteria include sole site ownership by the applicant by the application deadline, specific applicant types (e.g., local governments, nonprofits, tribes), and adherence to various threshold criteria related to site history, environmental assessments, liability, and community notification. Applicants must provide a draft Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) and demonstrate community engagement through public meetings and notifications. The grants are structured as cooperative agreements with a four-year project period.