FY25 GUIDELINES FOR BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANTS (COMMUNITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT GRANTS FOR STATES AND TRIBES)
Highlights
This program is a fantastic opportunity for your business, especially if you’re looking to make a positive impact in your community. You can apply for up to $2,000,000 in grant funding to tackle brownfield sites in your area. This is free money that you don’t have to pay back, aimed at helping to clean up locations contaminated by hazardous substances and petroleum. Not only does this funding help make the land safer, but it can also lead to new business opportunities and increased property value in your community.
By getting involved, you'll play a crucial role in assessing at least 10 sites in underserved or disadvantaged areas, which not only promotes community well-being but also positions your business as a leader in local development. This program not only supports the cleanup but also fosters community engagement and planning for the future use of these lands. The application process is straightforward, making it an appealing option for you to tap into the resources without the burden of debt. Don't miss the chance to be part of something that will have lasting benefits for both your business and the community.
Financing Details
Type of Financing
The program offers grants. This means you receive the money upfront and do not have to pay it back, which lightens the financial load on your business.
Funding Amount and Terms
You can request up to $2,000,000. There are no repayment terms or interest rates associated with this grant since it does not require repayment.
Eligible and Ineligible Expenses
You can use the funds for activities such as:
- Developing inventories of brownfield sites
- Conducting community involvement activities
- Site assessments and cleanup plans
However, the funds cannot be used for:
- Expenses unrelated to the assessment or cleanup of brownfield sites
- Any activities that do not benefit underserved or disadvantaged communities
Fees Associated with the Program
There are no fees required to apply for or obtain funding through this program. It’s truly designed to support you without additional costs.
Qualifications
- Funding Amount: Applicants may request funding up to $2,000,000.
- Type of Contamination: Must address sites contaminated by hazardous substances or petroleum.
- Site Assessment Requirement: Recipients must assess a minimum of 10 sites throughout their geographic boundaries.
- Community Focus: All sites selected must be located in an underserved and/or disadvantaged community.
- Location: Available across the country to States and Tribes.
- Sectors: Open to all sectors.
- Ownership: All ownership groups are eligible.
- Employee Count: No minimum or maximum employee requirements.
- Company Revenue: No minimum or maximum revenue qualifications.
- Legal Structure: All legal structures are applicable.
- Profit Structure: All profit structures are applicable.
Disqualifications: None specified directly in the context provided.
Description
You can access up to $2,000,000 in funding to address brownfield sites in your area. This money can be used for activities like site assessments, cleanup planning, and reuse strategies. It's designed to help states and tribes tackle polluted lands, especially those contaminated by hazardous substances or petroleum, which might be affecting your community.
The goal is to assess at least 10 sites in underserved or disadvantaged areas. This funding not only helps clean up these locations but also boosts community involvement and planning for future use. It’s a chance for you to enhance local land, making it safer and more beneficial for everyone.
This funding comes as a grant, meaning you won’t have to worry about paying it back. It’s an investment in your business and your community's future, helping to create a cleaner, healthier environment and laying the groundwork for new opportunities.
Program Steps
Gather Information: Understand the program’s goals and guidelines. Familiarize yourself with the funding amount and how it can be applied.
Identify Eligible Sites: Select at least 10 brownfield sites in underserved or disadvantaged areas that your business can assess and improve.
Prepare Appropriate Documentation:
- Business registration documents
- Tax identification number
- Proof of ownership or lease agreements for the sites
- A detailed project plan outlining assessment, cleanup, and reuse strategies
- Budget estimates for the activities you plan to undertake
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form with the required information about your business and the identified sites.
Submit Your Application: Send your completed application along with the required documentation to the designated program office.
Follow Up: After submitting your application, stay in touch with the program office to check the status and respond promptly to any questions or requests for additional information.
Engage Your Community: Plan on how to involve the local community throughout the assessment and cleanup process. This engagement can strengthen your application and the resulting project.