FY26 BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING (JT) GRANTS
ID: 358898Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering FY26 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants to support training programs aimed at equipping residents from communities affected by environmental contamination with the skills necessary for employment in environmental jobs. The grants, which do not require cost-sharing or matching, will fund initiatives that focus on recruiting, training, and placing under-employed individuals in full-time positions related to brownfield assessment and remediation, with a total funding availability of $10 million to $14 million. This initiative is crucial for enhancing job skills while promoting sustainable community revitalization and environmental health. Interested applicants, including nonprofits and local government units, must submit their applications by September 26, 2025, and can contact Matt Wosje at Wosje.Matthew@epa.gov or 202-566-1060 for further information.

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    Posted
    The Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR) announces funding opportunities for FY26 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants. With an availability of $10 million to $14 million, eligible applicants such as nonprofits and local government units are invited to submit applications by September 26, 2025. The grants focus on recruiting, training, and placing under-employed residents from communities affected by environmental contamination in full-time jobs related to brownfield assessment and remediation. Eligible uses of the funds include training expenses, personnel costs, and support for recruitment and placement efforts. Applicants are expected to provide a detailed curriculum featuring a required OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training, outline their target areas, and demonstrate alignment with local labor market needs. Review criteria for applications include community need, training program description, partnerships, and budget. The program aims to enhance job skills while contributing to sustainable community revitalization and environmental health. This initiative aligns with the EPA's broader goals of supporting impacted communities and fostering local workforce development in environmental fields.
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