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Eligible: Businesses, Education, Individuals, Local Government, Nonprofits, State Agencies, Tribes

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$0 - $2,000,000

FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Assessment Grants for States and Tribes)

From US Environmental Protection Agency

This funding opportunity provides guidance and financial support for brownfield assessment grant. This grant is specific to states and tribes for community-wide opportunities, with a focus on identifying, assessing, and planning the cleanup of brownfield sites. Brownfield sites are properties where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse is complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Assessment Grants for States and Tribes)

    • Source

      US Environmental Protection Agency

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $35,000,000

    • Number of Awards

      18

    • Award Range

      $0 - $2,000,000

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Topics

    Climate
    Environmental Justice
    Resilience

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Businesses, Education, Individuals, Local Government, Nonprofits, State Agencies, Tribes

    • Sector

      Climate, Environmental Justice, Resilience

    • Activity

      Planning

    • Eligibility

      Eligible Entities

      • States: State agencies that are subject to the direct control of the governor or other elected executive officials such as environmental agencies, transportation agencies, health departments, parks and recreation departments, and departments of commerce.
      • Tribes: Federally recognized Indian Tribes other than in Alaska; Intertribal Consortia comprised of eligible Indian Tribes
      • Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Alaska Native Village Corporations as those terms are defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and the Metlakatla Indian Community.

      Note: State and Tribal universities and colleges are not eligible for Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes but may apply for other types of Assessment Grants (community-wide, coalition assessment, etc.) if they are otherwise eligible

      Eligible Activities

      • Developing inventories of brownfield sites
      • Prioritizing brownfields sites
      • Conducting community involvement activities
      • Conducting planning
      • Conducting site assessments
      • Developing site-specific cleanup plans
      • Developing reuse plans related to brownfield sites

      A portion of the Assessment Grant funding must be used to conduct site assessments. Assessment Grant funds may not be used to conduct cleanup activities.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Requirements

      EPA will only accept one application per eligible State agency and one application per Tribal Nation. Entities that are applying for an FY26 Community-wide Assessment Grant for States and Tribes may not apply for an FY26 Community-wide Assessment Grant, an FY26 Assessment Coalition Grant (or be a non-lead coalition member), or an FY26 Multipurpose Grant.

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Nov 20, 2025

    • Application Close Date

      Jan 28, 2026

    • Application Close Time

      8:59 PM PST

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