FY26 BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING (JT) GRANTS

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.