Brownfields Revitalization Fund
The Brownfields Revitalization Fund provides grants and loans for the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Vermont to support economic, community, and environmental revitalization.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to 90% of brownfield cleanup costs; no cap for state funds, federal grants capped at $200,000 per parcel; typical awards range from tens of thousands to $1.5 million+ per project.
Summary: Financial support for the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Vermont to promote community and economic revitalization.
Key Information: Applicants must be enrolled in BRELLA and have an approved Corrective Action Plan; 10% match generally required.
Description
The Brownfields Revitalization Fund provides grants and loans to support the cleanup and productive reuse of contaminated (“brownfield”) sites throughout Vermont. The program aims to transform properties hindered by hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants into valuable community assets, supporting economic growth, affordable housing, commercial development, and environmental stewardship. The Fund is managed by the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development in partnership with the Agency of Natural Resources, and offers both state and federal funding options.
