The EPA is investing the funds to clean up and redevelop contaminated sites nationwide, supporting economic growth, community revitalization, and environmental restoration.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $267 million investment through its Brownfields Grants Program to support the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties across the country. These grants aim to transform polluted and underutilized lands into productive community assets that support housing, small businesses, and job growth. As reported by Stasia DeMarco, the funding aligns with the EPA’s commitment to both environmental protection and economic revitalization.
This funding round includes $121.8 million for 148 recipients to conduct environmental site assessments and engage communities, $88.2 million for 51 recipients to directly clean up brownfield sites, and $15 million distributed to 15 revolving loan fund recipients to support additional cleanups. An additional $42 million will go to 34 high-performing revolving loan fund grantees. All recipients must meet federal eligibility standards before accessing the funds.
Since its inception in 1995, the EPA’s Brownfields Program has spurred nearly $42 billion in redevelopment and helped create over 220,500 jobs, demonstrating its long-standing role in revitalizing communities through sustainable land reuse.
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