Brownfield Municipal Grant Program
Connecticut's Brownfield Municipal Grant Program funds the assessment, remediation, and redevelopment of contaminated sites to support environmental cleanup and community revitalization.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Full application submission deadline (noon) | March 2027: SharePoint folder request deadline to obtain upload link (noon)
Funding Amounts: Grants up to $4 million per project; assessment-only grants: $100,000–$200,000 per project, up to $500,000 for COGs/Land Banks; awards are typically for 1–2 years.
Summary: Supports Connecticut municipalities and related entities in the assessment, remediation, and redevelopment of brownfield sites for economic and community benefit.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected—check the program page for updates.
Description
The Brownfield Municipal Grant Program is a competitive funding opportunity offered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to assist municipalities, municipal entities, Connecticut brownfield land banks, and economic development agencies with the investigation, assessment, remediation, and redevelopment of brownfield sites. The program aims to transform contaminated or underutilized properties into productive community assets, supporting economic growth, job creation, and environmental improvement. Funding can be used for a broad range of activities, including environmental site assessment, remediation, hazardous materials abatement, demolition, planning, engineering, and project management. Projects demonstrating shovel-readiness, strong economic and community impacts, alignment with local and state plans, and leveraging of public-private partnerships are prioritized.
