Brownfield Opportunity Area Program
The BOA Program funds and assists NY communities in planning and implementing science-based revitalization of brownfields and underused sites through collaborative, data-driven strategies.
Funder: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Due Dates: Annually via NYS Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) | Rolling for Conformance Determination applications
Funding Amounts: More than $60 million invested; annual grant cycles; award sizes vary by project and phase
Summary: Supports New York communities in planning and implementing revitalization of brownfields and abandoned sites through grants and technical assistance.
Key Information: Eligible applicants are NYS municipalities, certain 501(c)3 nonprofits, and NYC Community Boards.
Description
The Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Program provides funding and technical assistance to help New York State communities develop and implement area-wide plans for the revitalization of brownfields and other vacant or underutilized sites. Through a collaborative, community-driven planning process, the program empowers municipalities and local organizations to create a shared vision, set redevelopment goals, and outline strategies to transform distressed areas into assets that drive investment, improve quality of life, and support economic development. Designated BOAs can access additional state resources and tax incentives to advance redevelopment projects.
