Environmental Response Fund Grant Spring 2026

The Hennepin County is soliciting applications for the Environmental Response Fund Grant to support the assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites within the county. The grant aims to reduce or eliminate threats to human health and the environment, promote social value, and encourage economic development. Eligible applicants include municipalities, economic development agencies, housing and redevelopment authorities, non-profit organizations, public companies, quasi-governmental entities, and private companies. The application must include a project schedule, detailed budget, and information on the proposed use of grant funds. The evaluation criteria include the threat to human health and the environment, social value, likelihood of site cleanup without grant funds, and local match requirement. • Eligible sites must be located in Hennepin County and contain or be suspected of containing contaminants, pollutants, or hazardous substances. • Grant funds can be used for environmental consulting fees, laboratory fees, site assessment, remediation costs, and acquisition through purchase or condemnation. • The application must be submitted through the Hennepin County Supplier Portal, and applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well in advance of the deadline.