The groundwork USA network development agreement advances the national park service mission by supporting land revitalization projects that transform vacant and blighted lands, known as brownfields,…

The National Park Service (NPS) awarded a $350,000 Cooperative Agreement to Groundwork USA Inc. under the Groundwork - Brownfield to Greenspace program (CFDA 15.965) effective June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. This funding supports the delivery of technical assistance, information sharing, and guidance to locally based organizations engaged in brownfield revitalization projects throughout the United States, with performance centered in New York.

Under this agreement, Groundwork USA Inc. provides comprehensive support services to facilitate the transformation of vacant and blighted lands into parks and trails. The technical assistance and guidance services enable community-based organizations to advance brownfield remediation and land revitalization initiatives that strengthen local economies and improve quality of life in underserved urban areas. This cooperative arrangement aligns with the NPS mission to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation to underserved communities through capacity-building activities and project implementation support.

The groundwork USA network development agreement advances the national park service mission by supporting land revitalization projects that transform vacant and blighted lands, known as brownfields, into parks and trails. Funding through this task agreement supports the delivery of technical assistance, information sharing, and guidance to locally based organizations working on brownfield revitalization projects. The goals of these projects are to improve the economy and quality of life for communities.