The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that approximately $169 million in funding is available for Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants under the Fiscal Year 2023 grant competitions. This funding, which is boosted by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, represents a significant investment in overburdened and underserved communities.EPA anticipates awarding approximately 198 grants nationwide at amounts ranging from $500,000 to $2 million per award. A portion of the funding available during this grant cycle, approximately $104 million, is available through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which makes a historic investment in cleaning up legacy pollution and delivering economic benefits. With this funding, more vacant and abandoned properties will be turned into community assets that will attract jobs and promote economic revitalization in communities.
To learn more, including grant types and amounts, the Center for Creative Land Recycling is offering a no-cost webinar that will review the 2023 EPA grant opportunities. This event will also offer guidance on grant application best practices to increase chances of being selected. The webinar will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 2PM EST. To register, please click here.