FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Assessment Coalition Grants)
ID: 360899Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360899
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering FY26 Brownfield Assessment Grants, specifically Assessment Coalition Grants, aimed at funding initiatives to assess and revitalize brownfield sites. These grants, which can reach up to $1,500,000, are intended for a lead eligible entity to collaborate with two to four non-lead entities that lack the capacity to manage their own EPA cooperative agreements, thereby enhancing community involvement and site assessment efforts. The program is crucial for empowering communities to mitigate health risks and restore economic vitality through the revitalization of contaminated properties. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is January 28, 2026, with a total funding pool of approximately $58.7 million available for about 39 awards; for further inquiries, contact Elyse Salinas at 202-564-2858 or via email at brownfields@epa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    brownfields@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-OLEM-OBLR-25-05.pdf
    The EPA's Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR) is offering FY26 Brownfield Assessment Grants (Assessment Coalition Grants) to fund inventories, site prioritization, community involvement, planning, site assessments, and cleanup/reuse plans for brownfield sites. The grants, up to $1,500,000, are for a "lead" eligible entity partnering with two to four non-lead entities lacking the capacity to manage their own EPA cooperative agreement. Key dates include a December 3, 2025 webinar and a January 28, 2026 application deadline. Approximately 39 awards totaling $58,700,000 are anticipated, with a four-year project period. Eligible applicants include various government entities, Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and certain nonprofit organizations. Strict threshold criteria apply, including non-overlapping target areas in at least three distinct municipalities and requiring at least one non-lead member who has never received an EPA MARC Grant. Funds cannot be used for cleanup activities, proposal preparation, penalties, or certain administrative costs. The program aims to empower communities to revitalize brownfield properties, mitigate health risks, and restore economic vitality, with a focus on environmental outputs and outcomes and leveraging additional resources.
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