Cooperative Agreement 84099901

This $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Land and Emergency Management under CFDA 66.814 Brownfields Training, Research, and Technical Assistance Grants and Cooperative Agreements, will fund the National Council for Community Development, Inc. (DBA Grow America) to provide nationwide research, training, and technical assistance to existing and potential Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grant recipients. The key products and services to be delivered include: 1) establishing an RLF training academy to bolster the capacity of RLF program entities; 2) developing guides and materials to increase the diversity and quality of RLF grant applicants; 3) building the capacity of underperforming RLF grant recipients to better manage and revolve their funds through cohort training, on-demand assistance, and resource sharing; and 4) facilitating collaboration and dialogue across RLF grantees through an advisory committee, online portal, and in-person/virtual meetings. The project period runs from August 1, 2024 through September 30, 2029.