The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a Request for Applications (RFA) for the FY25 Brownfields Job Training Grants, designated as EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-24-02. This program seeks to support local workforce development by providing training to unemployed and under-employed residents in communities impacted by hazardous waste contamination. Applicants can request up to $500,000 to recruit, train, and place these individuals into sustainable environmental jobs, with a closing application date of August 15, 2024. The grant emphasizes community engagement and aims to address historical economic inequities through the Justice40 Initiative, ensuring that 40% of benefits flow to disadvantaged communities. Eligible applicants include local governments, non-profit organizations, and tribal entities, among others. The grant requires specific training programs, specifically the OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, and prohibits applicants awarded FY24 Brownfields grants from reapplying. The application process is structured with various eligibility criteria, funding parameters, and a focus on measurable outcomes. The EPA will evaluate applications based on community need, training plans, and partnerships with local employers. The estimated total funding available for these grants is around $14 million, and the recipient organizations will engage in close cooperation with the EPA throughout the grant period, which is up to five years.