EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grants Program 2026

Deadline: Jan 28, 2026

other

4 years (duration)

partially funded

United States

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently accepting applications for its Brownfield Cleanup Grants Program 2026. This program is designed to restore contaminated or underused properties to productive use while addressing environmental hazards.

🌍 About the EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grants Program

The EPA Brownfields Program aims to:

Restore contaminated or underused properties.
Address environmental hazards.
Prevent, assess, clean up, and reuse sites.
Reduce risks, enhance public health, and revitalize local economies.

Brownfields are sites whose redevelopment is complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.

🎁 Benefits of the EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grants Program

Total expected funding: $107 million.
Grant sizes:
- Up to 10 grants of $500,000.
- 26 grants ranging between $500,001 and $4,000,000.
Project duration: Up to 4 years.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The following entities are eligible to apply:

Local governments, state-created entities, redevelopment agencies, and regional councils.
Federally recognized Tribes (outside Alaska, with exceptions).
Nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) and nonprofit-led LLCs/partnerships.

📝 Application Date and Process

Proposals should focus on large-scale cleanup efforts with measurable community impact.
Projects must outline comprehensive cleanup and redevelopment plans to maximize environmental and economic benefits.
Engage local stakeholders, Tribal authorities, and nonprofit partners to strengthen applications.
Ensure alignment with the EPA’s focus on equity, environmental justice, and sustainable development.

📅 Application Deadline

28 January, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

View details of the EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grants Program.
Apply for the program through the official application portal.

Take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to environmental restoration and community revitalization!

Benefits

Total expected funding: $107 million.
Grant sizes:
- Up to 10 grants of $500,000.
- 26 grants ranging between $500,001 and $4,000,000.
Project duration: up to 4 years.

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