Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 awarded $1.98 million to the City of Brillion under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) on July 1, 2025. The award supports brownfield remediation activities in Brillion, Wisconsin, authorized under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Section 104(k)(3) and funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The City will serve as the sole recipient with no subawards identified.

Under the agreement, the City of Brillion will deliver comprehensive brownfield remediation products and services through September 30, 2027, including: conducting environmental cleanup of one brownfield site; competitively procuring and directing a qualified environmental professional to perform environmental site assessment activities; developing a community involvement plan and administrative record; finalizing one brownfield cleanup alternatives analysis; hosting community meetings; and submitting quarterly progress reports and final accomplishments through the EPA's Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES). These deliverables will directly benefit residents, business owners, and stakeholders in Brillion and surrounding communities.