FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Cleanup Grants
ID: 360901Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering the FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Cleanup Grants, providing approximately $107 million for the cleanup of contaminated brownfield sites. The program aims to facilitate the sustainable reuse of these properties by funding cleanup activities, with grants available to eligible entities such as local governments, nonprofits, and tribes, who must demonstrate sole ownership of the site and adhere to specific eligibility criteria. Each grant, structured as a cooperative agreement, can range from $500,000 to $4,000,000, with applications due by January 28, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Elyse Salinas at 202-564-2858 or via email at brownfields@epa.gov.

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    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.
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