Brownfields are real property, the expansion, development or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant

This Cooperative Agreement award of $400,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) will provide funding to the City of Crawfordsville, Indiana to conduct eligible assessment-related activities. Specifically, the funding will be used to inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct cleanup planning and community involvement activities related to brownfield sites in Crawfordsville. The recipient plans to complete 11 Phase I and 8-10 Phase II environmental site assessments, hold 8-12 community meetings, develop 5-10 site-specific cleanup plans, and submit 12 quarterly progress reports. This work is expected to benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near Crawfordsville, Indiana. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028.

This agreement will provide funding for the city of crawfordsville, indiana to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(K)(2) in crawfordsville, indiana.activities:specifically, this agreement will provide funding to the recipient to inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct cleanup planning and community involvement related activities. Additionally, the recipient will competitively procure (as needed) and direct a qualified environmental professional to conduct environmental site activities. Also, the recipient will report on interim progress and final accomplishments by completing and submitting relevant portions of the property profile form using EPA's assessment, cleanup and redevelopment exchange system (ACRES). Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:further, the recipient anticipates conducting 11 phase I and 8 - 10 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 8 - 12 community meetings, developing 5 - 10 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing, when possible and appropriate, additional planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting 12 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near crawfordsville, indiana.