Brownfields Program
The Brownfields Program by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment funds scientific assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites to support community redevelopment in Colorado.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates: Rolling (first come, first served for most programs; funding likely available through summer 2026 for major assessment grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000/year for cleanup grants; $2,000,000 total for statewide assessments (2022–2026); tax credits up to $525,000–$675,000; flexible revolving loans/grants for eligible entities.
Summary: Supports assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment of contaminated or underused properties in Colorado, leveraging grants, loans, and tax incentives.
Key Information: Applications accepted on a rolling basis; eligibility varies by program component (see below).
Description
The Brownfields Program, managed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is designed to facilitate the assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment of properties in Colorado that are underutilized due to real or perceived environmental contamination. The program offers a suite of resources, including environmental site assessments, technical assistance, revolving loans, direct cleanup grants, and state tax credits. The overarching goal is to transform these properties into productive community assets, boost economic development, and improve public health.
The program leverages both federal and state funding and provides support to public entities, nonprofits, and, in some cases, private property owners. Assistance is targeted toward projects that present a clear public benefit, such as job creation, enhancement of the tax base, or creation of community amenities.
