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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently accepting applications for its Brownfield Cleanup Grants Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
The EPA Brownfields Program aims to restore contaminated or underused properties to productive use while addressing environmental hazards. Brownfields are sites whose redevelopment is complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. The program supports communities in preventing, assessing, cleaning up, and reusing these sites to reduce risks, enhance public health, and revitalize local economies.
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.
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).
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.
Consider engaging local stakeholders, Tribal authorities, and nonprofit partners to strengthen applications.
Ensure alignment with the EPA’s focus on equity, environmental justice, and sustainable development.
Apply for EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grants Program
