Previous Brownfields Proposal Guidelines

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FY 2009

Recovery Act Funding Grant Guidelines
- Supplemental Revolving Loan Fund Grants Guidelines (PDF) (6 pp, 178K)
  Grants eligible to request Recovery Act supplemental funds are brownfields RLF grants that have been previously awarded competitively under Section 104(k)(3) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) or that have transitioned to Section 104(k)(3) of CERCLA, and subject to other identified criteria. Requests for funding must be postmarked and received by email by May 1, 2009.
- Job Training Grant Guidelines (PDF) (35 pgs, 165K)
  EPA issued a request for applications (RFA) from eligible governmental entities and nonprofit organizations to provide environmental job training projects that will facilitate job creation in the assessment, remediation, or preparation of brownfields sites for sustainable reuse. The closing date for receipt of applications is April 20, 2009.
FY2009 Grant Funding Guidance for State and Tribal Response Programs - CERCLA Section 128(a)
The "Tribal Brownfields and Response Programs: Respecting Our Land, Revitalizing Our Communities" report explores how tribes are using U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) brownfields funding to address contaminated land in Indian country and discusses the challenges they face. It provides a historic overview of EPA's Brownfields Program, as it relates to tribes, and includes examples of tribal successes to both highlight accomplishments and serve as a resource for ideas, information and reference
- Tribal Brownfields and Response Programs: Respecting Our Land, Revitalizing Our Communities (PDF) (20 pp, 987K)
  Publication Number: EPA-560-R-08-002
  April 2008
FY2009 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grant Guidelines
These grants may be used to address sites contaminated by petroleum and hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum). Opportunities for funding are as follows: Brownfields Assessment Grants (each funded up to $200,000 over three years), Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants (each funded up to $1,000,000 over five years) and Brownfields Cleanup Grants (each funded up to $200,000 over three years). The proposal deadline is November 14, 2008.
- Final FY2009 Brownfields Assessment Grant Guidelines (PDF) (51 pp, 1.6M)
- Final FY2009 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant Guidelines (PDF) (46 pp, 1.8M)
- Final FY2009 Brownfields Cleanup Grant Guidelines (PDF) (53 pp, 32.4M)
- Fact Sheet on Changes to Brownfields Assessment, RLF, and Cleanup Grant Guidelines (PDF) (2 pp, 231K)
- Fact Sheet on Assessment Coalitions (PDF) (2 pp, 25K)
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) (38 pp, 210K)
- Assessment Coalitions Memorandum of Agreement (PDF) (2 pp, 10K)
Brownfields Job Training Grant Guidelines
This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities and non-profit organizations to provide environmental job training projects focused on brownfields assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment activities. The objective of the Brownfields Job Training Grant Program is to recruit, train, and place unemployed and under-employed individuals from brownfields-impacted communities in full-time sustainable environmental employment. Applications must be postmarked by October 15, 2008 5:00 pm.
- Brownfields Job Training Grants
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) (8 pp, 44K)

FY 2008

FY08 Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants

These grants may be used to address sites contaminated by petroleum and hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum). Opportunities for funding are as follows: Brownfields Assessment Grants (each funded up to $200,000 over three years), Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants (each funded up to $1,000,000 over five years) and Brownfields Cleanup Grants (each funded up to $200,000 over three years). The proposal deadline is October 12, 2007.

Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants (PDF) (91 pp, 512K)
August 2007
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) (25 pp, 75K)
August 2007
FY 2008 Brownfields Assessment, Cleanup and RLF Grant Applicants (PDF) (19 pp, 735K)

FY08 Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Training, Research and Technical Grants

Funding for the brownfields training, research, and technical assistance grants and cooperative agreements is authorized under §104(k)(6) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, (CERCLA: or Superfund), 42 U.S.C. 9604(k)(6). This statute authorizes EPA to provide, or fund eligible entities or nonprofit organizations to provide brownfields training, research, and technical assistance to individuals and organizations. The proposal deadline was May 1, 2008.

Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Training, Research and Technical Grants (PDF) (28 pp, 191K)

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FY 2007

Application Guidelines for Brownfields Job Training Grants

RFA# EPA-OSWER-OBCR-06-06 - Closing Date for Submission of Applications: September 11, 2006. The deadline for submission of brownfields job training grant applications has been extended to Sept. 11, 2006 5:00 EST. Applications must be received by 9/11/06 5:00 EST either through hard copy submission, electronically through e-mail, or through grants.gov

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities and non-profit organizations to provide environmental job training projects. The primary goal of the Brownfields Job Training Grants Program is to recruit, train, and place residents from brownfields-impacted communities in careers in the environmental field which in turn promotes the assessment, remediation, or preparation of brownfield sites for redevelopment. To apply for funding, visit the Solid Waste and Emergency Response Grants and Funding Web page.

Request for Applications (RFA): Brownfields Job Training Grants (PDF) (33pp, 156K)
August 2006
Frequently Asked Questions

Please note that there may be substantial delays in conventional mail service to U.S. EPA due to heightened security screening.

Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants - Support For Tribal Response Programs Focused On Brownfields Redevelopment - Closing Date: January 26, 2007

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities and non-profit organizations to provide educational outreach, training, research, and technical assistance to tribal governments that will increase their capacity to establish, manage, and administer Tribal CERCLA 128(a) Response Programs. Tribal entities are especially encouraged to apply.

Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants - Support For Tribal Response Programs Focused On Brownfields Redevelopment (PDF) (28pp, 198K)
December 2006
List of Tribal CERCLA 128 grantees

Training, Research, and Technical Assistance Related to Methamphetamine Contaminated Brownfield Sites in Indian Country - Closing Date: January 26, 2007

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities and non-profit organizations to provide educational outreach, training, research, and technical assistance to tribal governments regarding the assessment, cleanup, and remediation of methamphetamine contaminated labs in Indian Country. Tribal entities are especially encouraged to apply.

Training, Research, and Technical Assistance Related to Methamphetamine Contaminated Brownfield Sites in Indian Country (PDF) (28pp, 35K)
December 2006

Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants - Request For Proposals/Availability of Funds issued October 16, 2006

RFP# EPA-OSWER-OBCR-07-01 - Proposals may be sent through the U.S. Postal Service, commercial delivery service, or electronically through www.grants.gov – only one method should be used. Proposals sent through the U.S. Postal Service or sent via a commercial delivery service must be postmarked by 12/8/06; Proposals submitted through grants.gov must be received by 12/8/06.

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals from eligible entities to help states and communities around the country clean up and revitalize brownfield sites.

Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants (PDF) (92 pp, 2.8M)
November 2006
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) (19 pp, 77K)
November 2006
FY 2007 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants Applicants (PDF) (15 pp, 688K)

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FY 2006

Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grants

Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants (PDF) (90 pp, 1.3M)
October 2005
Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants FAQs (PDF) (23 pp, 116K)
October 2005
FY 2006 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants Applicants (PDF) (14 pp, 598K)

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FY 2005

Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Training, Research, and Technical Assistance Grants and Cooperative Agreements

This is a revised announcement of a funding opportunity for Brownfields Training, Research, and Technical Assistance under Sec. 104(k)(6) of the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. These guidelines provide eligible applicants an opportunity to apply for federal funding for brownfields-related training, research or technical assistance. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2005.

Previously on September 15, 2004, EPA issued an initial funding announcement. After reviewing proposals submitted in response to the initial announcement, the Agency decided not to fund any proposals.

Brownfields Training, Research, and Technical Assistance Grants and Cooperative Agreements (PDF) (26 pp, 247K) Publication Number: EPA-560-F-04-001
February 2005

Extension of deadline for submission of applications for Brownfields Job Training Grants due to Hurricane Katrina

EPA's Office of Brownfields Cleanup and Redevelopment is now requesting applications for brownfields job training grants. The goals of the Job Training Program are to prepare trainees for future employment in the environmental field and facilitate cleanup of brownfield sites contaminated with hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants and petroleum. Applications are due October 3, 2005. If you have questions, please contact Joe Bruss (202) 566-2772 or Myra Blakely (202) 566-2750.

Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Job Training Grants (PDF) (23 pp, 289K)
July 2005
Frequently Asked Questions

Note that applicants must submit 3 application packages: two packages to EMS and one package to their Regional EPA Job Training Coordinator.

For more information, visit the Brownfields Job Training Grants page.

Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grants

EPA is reopening the competition for the 2005 National Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants, and is now accepting proposals through January 21, 2005. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, which President Bush signed into law on December 8, 2004, temporarily expands the number of brownfields sites that are eligible for funding under EPA's brownfields assessment, revolving loan fund, and cleanup grants awarded under section 104(k) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended. For details on the competition see the Notice and Addendum to the Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants (Publication Number: EPA-560-F-04-253).

Addendum to the FY 2005 Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants
December 2004

Correction Notice

Please note the following corrections to the FY05 Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants.
1. On page 11, footnote 2, the date reads "...September 30, 2005."
2. On page 11, footnote 5, the correct name of the Act is the "Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act"
3. On page 31, the Sample Revolving Loan Fund Budget format was corrected on November 10, 2004 and is included below.

Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants (PDF) (74 pp, 1M)
September 2004
Applicant Checklist (PDF) (1 pg, 30K)
September 2004
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
EPA Press Advisory
FY 2005 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants Applicants (PDF) (20 pp, 185K)

Proposal Guidelines for Job Training Grants

EPA is requesting proposals for brownfields job training grants. The goals of the Job Training Program are to prepare trainees for future employment in the environmental field and facilitate cleanup of brownfield sites contaminated with hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants and petroleum. Proposals due January 14, 2005.

Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Job Training Grants (PDF) (24 pp, 1M)
November 2004
Frequently Asked Questions

Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Training, Research, and Technical Assistance Grants and Cooperative Agreements

Brownfields Training, Research, and Technical Assistance Grants and Cooperative Agreements (PDF) (22 pp, 233K)
September 2004
Frequently Asked Questions
EPA Press Advisory

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FY 2004

Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants
EPA is reopening the competition for the 2004 National Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants, and is now accepting proposals through March 9, 2004. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004, Public Law 108-199, which President Bush signed into law on January 23, 2004, temporarily expands the number of brownfields sites that are eligible for funding under EPA's brownfields assessment, revolving loan fund, and cleanup grants awarded under section 104(k) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended. For details on the competition see the following Federal Register notice, and Addendum to the Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants (Publication Number: EPA-500-F-03-244).

Federal Register Notice
February 10, 2004
Addendum to the FY 2004 Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants
February 10, 2004

EPA is accepting proposals for national brownfields assessment, revolving loan fund and cleanup grants. These grants are part of the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act to help states and communities around the country clean up and revitalize Brownfield sites.

Federal Register Notice
October 16, 2003
Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants (PDF) (62 pp, 1.3M)
October 2003
Brownfield Grant Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF) (18 pp, 225K)
October 2003
FY 2004 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants Applicants (PDF) (18 pp, 134K)

Proposal Guidelines for Job Training Grants

EPA expects to select approximately 10 Brownfields Environmental Job Training grants by the end of March 2004. Grant applicants must be located within or near one of the EPA-funded brownfields grant (assessment, RLF, and cleanup) communities. Eligible governmental entities include a general purpose unit of local government; a land clearance authority or other quasi-governmental entity that operates under the supervision and control of, or as an agent of, a general purpose unit of government; a governmental entity created by a state legislature; a regional council or group of general purpose unit of local government; a redevelopment agency that is chartered or otherwise sanctioned by a state; a state; an Indian Tribe (other than in Alaska), or an Alaskan Native Regional Corporation and an Alaska Native Village Corporation as those terms are defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 and following), and the Metlakatla Indian Community. Eligible nonprofit organizations include any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization that is operated mainly for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purpose in the public interest; is not organized primarily for profit; and uses net proceeds to maintain, improve, or expand the operation of the organization.

EPA welcomes and encourages applications from coalitions of such entities, but a single eligible entity must be identified as the legal recipient. Entities with experience in providing environmental job training and placement programs, including training in alternative or innovative treatment technologies, are invited to apply. The deadline for proposals is December 1, 2003.

Federal Register Notice
September 30, 2003
Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Job Training Grants (PDF) (19 pp, 918K)
September 2003
Frequently Asked Questions

Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Training, Research, and Technical Assistance Grants and Cooperative Agreements

These guidelines provide eligible applicants an opportunity to apply for federal funding for brownfields-related training, research or technical assistance. Deadline for applications is April 14, 2003. Please note that applications that are sent via United States Postal Service may not arrive at EPA for several weeks due to the screening and irradiation process necessary for security purposes. EPA plans to provide pre-application assistance in the form of an open meeting. The tentative date for the meeting is March 14, 2003. EPA will post time and location information for the meeting on this web site in the near future.

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