FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-25-06
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $2,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Categories
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- Environment
- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization is soliciting Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes to support brownfield site assessment activities. These grants are designed to help eligible state agencies, federally recognized Indian Tribes, and specific Native Alaskan organizations develop inventories of brownfield sites, prioritize locations, conduct community involvement activities, and develop site-specific assessment and reuse plans. Applicants must propose at least three target areas and five priority sites, with a requirement to assess a minimum of 10 sites across their geographic boundaries. The evaluation will consider factors such as project area description, community needs, community engagement, task descriptions, cost estimates, and the applicant's programmatic capability and past performance. Applications for this grant opportunity are due on January 28, 2026, with anticipated award notifications in September 2026.
The total funding available is $35 million, with approximately 18 grants to be awarded, and each applicant may request up to $2 million. Administrative costs are limited to 5% of the total EPA-requested funds, and grantees cannot use these funds for actual cleanup activities. The performance period for these cooperative agreements will span multiple years, focusing on environmental site assessments, planning, and community engagement to prepare brownfield sites for future redevelopment. These grants target sites complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants, with the ultimate goal of supporting community revitalization and economic development.
Synopsis
The Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization is announcing the availability of $35 million dollars for approximately 18 assessment grants. Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes provide funding for developing inventories of brownfield sites, prioritizing sites, conducting community involvement activities, conducting planning, conducting site assessments, developing site-specific cleanup plans, and developing reuse plans related to brownfield sites. These funds may not be used to conduct cleanup activities.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-25-06.pdf |
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