Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund
The Colorado Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund provides loans and grants to support environmental cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites statewide, advancing safe reuse and community revitalization.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Loans: Terms and amounts are flexible, subject to fund availability; Cleanup grants: Up to $250,000/year statewide, for qualifying local governments and nonprofits.
Summary: Provides low-interest loans and limited grants to support cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties (Brownfields) across Colorado.
Key Information: All projects must have prior approval under the Voluntary Cleanup Program.
Description
The Colorado Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund is designed to reduce financial barriers for the cleanup and redevelopment of unused or underused contaminated properties (Brownfields) throughout Colorado. Administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) in partnership with the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, the program provides low-interest, flexible-term loans and, in some cases, cleanup grants to support environmental remediation efforts. The fund's primary goal is to facilitate the reuse of contaminated or underutilized sites, supporting environmental restoration, economic development, and community revitalization.
