Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3 awarded a $500,000 Cooperative Agreement to Braxton County Development Authority, Inc. under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The recipient will conduct environmental site assessment and remediation activities on brownfield properties in Braxton County and Gilmer County, West Virginia—real properties whose development or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.

Under this agreement, the recipient will inventory, characterize, and assess contaminated properties; conduct cleanup planning and alternatives analysis; engage in community involvement activities; and competitively procure qualified environmental professionals to perform site assessments. Anticipated deliverables include conducting 6 Phase I and 4 Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, developing 3 planning documents to facilitate brownfields revitalization, hosting 3 community meetings, and submitting 12 quarterly progress reports through the EPA's Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES). No subawards are included in this assistance agreement. The award benefits residents, business owners, and stakeholders in the project areas.