FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Cleanup Grants

Background
The Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of $107 million for approximately 36 cleanup grants. The goal of the Brownfield Cleanup Grants is to provide funding to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites owned by the applicant, facilitating sustainable reuse of contaminated properties.

Grant Details
Eligible applicants may request up to $500,000 to clean up one brownfield site or allocate it among multiple sites. They can also request between $500,001 and $4,000,000 for similar purposes. The applicant must own the site(s) by January 28, 2026, and can only submit one Cleanup Grant application in the FY26 competition cycle. The grant funds can be used for addressing hazardous substances and/or petroleum contamination at brownfield sites. The application must meet all threshold criteria outlined in Section 2.B., including site ownership and environmental assessment requirements.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include general purpose units of local government, land clearance authorities, government entities created by state legislature, regional councils established under governmental authority, redevelopment agencies chartered by a state, federally recognized Indian Tribes (excluding those in Alaska), nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(3), and qualified community development entities. Individuals and for-profit organizations are not eligible.

Period of Performance
The anticipated project period for awards is four years. Applications are due by January 28, 2026.

Grant Value
$107 million total funding available with approximately 36 awards expected; up to $500,000 for some awards and between $500,001 and $4,000,000 for others.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations are not detailed in the provided text.