Brownfields Program
The Maine Brownfields Program supports the assessment and cleanup of contaminated properties to enable safe redevelopment and protect public health and the environment.
Funder: Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round for assessment and cleanup assistance)
Funding Amounts: Site assessment: typically in-kind services; Remedial funding: typically up to $50,000/site, with larger projects considered if funding allows.
Summary: Supports Maine municipalities and nonprofits in assessing and cleaning up contaminated or potentially contaminated properties to enable safe redevelopment.
Key Information: Applicants responsible for site contamination are not eligible; municipal or nonprofit ownership/support required.
Description
The Maine Brownfields Program, administered by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), provides technical and financial assistance for the assessment and remediation of properties complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. The program aims to facilitate property reuse, protect public health and the environment, and stimulate economic revitalization in Maine communities by addressing contamination barriers to redevelopment.
Through two main tracks—site assessment and remedial assistance—the program helps municipalities and eligible non-profit organizations evaluate environmental risks, plan for cleanup, and implement remediation activities. Typical projects include former industrial, commercial, or underutilized properties where contamination is known or suspected.
