Brownfields Program
The Brownfields Program by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment supports scientific assessment and cleanup of contaminated properties to spur safe redevelopment in Colorado.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates: Rolling (first come, first served) | Likely through Summer 2026 (Assessment Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000/year for project grants; revolving loans available; tax credits up to $525,000 ($675,000 for rural areas).
Summary: Supports Colorado communities in assessing, cleaning up, and redeveloping contaminated properties through technical assistance, grants, loans, and tax incentives.
Key Information: Funding is limited and awarded on a first come, first served basis; eligibility varies by funding type.
Description
The Brownfields Program, managed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), provides comprehensive support for the revitalization of properties impacted by real or perceived environmental contamination. The program offers environmental site assessments, cleanup planning, property reuse strategies, technical assistance, revolving loans, direct grants, and tax credits. Its goal is to help communities and property owners address contamination challenges, thereby fostering economic development and improving public health throughout Colorado.
