FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Cleanup Grants

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of $107 million for approximately 36 cleanup grants under the FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Cleanup Grants. The goal of the grant program is to clean up contaminated properties with the aim of facilitating their sustainable reuse. Eligible applicants include general purpose units of local government, land clearance authorities, government entities created by state legislature, regional councils, redevelopment agencies, states, federally recognized Indian tribes, and non-profit organizations. The applicant must be the sole owner of the site that is the subject of its Cleanup Grant application and must own the site by January 28, 2026. The applicant may request funding to address hazardous substances and/or petroleum contamination at one or more brownfield sites. Some key points to consider: • The applicant may request up to $500,000 to clean up one brownfield site or to allocate up to $500,000 among multiple sites. • The applicant may request between $500,001 and $4,000,000 to clean up one brownfield site or to allocate among multiple sites. • The applicant must demonstrate its ability to successfully manage the grant and perform all phases of work under the grant. • The applicant must comply with all applicable federal and state laws to ensure that the assessment and cleanup protect human health and the environment.