FY25 GUIDELINES FOR BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANTS (COMMUNITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT GRANTS FOR STATES AND TRIBES)
ID: 356304Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356304
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the FY25 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants, specifically targeting Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes. This funding opportunity aims to empower eligible entities to prevent, inventory, assess, and clean up brownfield sites, with a total estimated program funding of $36 million available for approximately 18 grants, each capped at $2 million. The initiative emphasizes community involvement and environmental justice, requiring recipients to assess a minimum of 10 sites in underserved or disadvantaged communities, while grant funds cannot be used for cleanup activities. Interested applicants must submit their proposals through Grants.gov by the deadline of November 14, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Elyse Salinas at Brownfields@epa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brownfields@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-24-09.pdf
    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the FY25 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants, specifically targeting Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes. This program aims to empower eligible entities to prevent, inventory, assess, and clean up brownfield sites using federal financial assistance derived from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Approximately $36 million is available for about 18 grants, with funding requests capped at $2 million per applicant. The document details eligibility criteria, including organizations such as state governments and federally recognized Tribes, specifying they cannot apply for more than one grant simultaneously. It also outlines the usage of grant funds, which may not be used for cleanup activities, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and the inclusion of environmental justice in proposed projects. Key sections of the guidelines provide instructions for application submissions, evaluation criteria, and a description of anticipated outputs and outcomes aimed at revitalizing brownfield sites while fostering equitable workforce pathways and enhancing community engagement. The application deadline is set for November 14, 2024, with all submissions required through Grants.gov. This initiative reflects the EPA's commitment to restoring contaminated properties and addressing socio-environmental issues across communities.
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