FY27 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) provides up to $6 million in cooperative‑agreement funding for FY 27 to support Brownfields Job Training (JT) programs across the United States. Eligible entities (e.g., local governments, non‑profits, community colleges, tribal organizations) will design and deliver training that equips unemployed or under‑employed residents with the technical skills needed for environmental cleanup, hazardous‑waste management, storm‑water control, low‑impact development, green‑infrastructure installation, and related brownfields‑related tasks. Grants are capped at $300,000 per award, with an anticipated 20 awards. Applications are submitted electronically via Grants.gov by September 23, 2026. • Target audience: local, unemployed/under‑employed residents. • Scope: curriculum development, classroom and hands‑on training, job placement services. • Eligible activities: solid/hazardous waste assessment, chemical risk management, storm‑water cleanup, site‑prep for low‑impact development, green‑infrastructure installation, vulnerability assessment. • Funding mechanism: Cooperative Agreement (EPA retains oversight). • Maximum award: $300,000; total estimated funding $6 M. • Application deadline: September 23, 2026 (electronic submission). • Number of awards: 20. • Required contacts: Technical contact Emily Eisenhauer (EPA).