Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program

The Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program, administered by California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control, provides non‑repayable grant funding to eligible nonprofit, tribal, and public‑agency entities to assess or remediate brownfield sites they own. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis, subject to the availability of a total estimated fund of $179,000. The program does not require a letter of intent or matched funding, and reimbursement is the method of disbursement. Funding is state‑sourced, originally from the U.S. EPA, and awarded on a case‑by‑case basis with the period of performance also determined per award. As of 2023, funding is depleted and no new applications are being accepted. • Eligible applicants: California nonprofits, tribal governments, and non‑responsible local public agencies. • Eligible sites: Must be located within California. • Funding amount: Up to $179,000 total (per‑award amount dependent). • Application process: Continuous intake; applicants must review full grant guidelines. • Disbursement method: Reimbursement of invoiced expenses. • No matching fund or LOI required. • Contact: (916) 869‑5356 / [email protected] for questions.