Brownfields Program
The Brownfields Program from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment funds scientific assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites to enable safe redevelopment across Colorado.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates: Rolling (first-come, first-served for most programs; funding likely through summer 2026 for assessment grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000/year in direct project grants; revolving loans and tax credits available; tax credits up to $525,000 (metro) or $675,000 (rural)
Summary: Supports Colorado communities in assessing, cleaning up, and redeveloping contaminated properties through technical assistance, grants, loans, and tax incentives.
Key Information: Funding, tax credits, and loans are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis; strong preference for projects with public benefit and redevelopment plans.
Description
The Brownfields Program, managed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is designed to help revitalize properties in Colorado that are underused or abandoned due to contamination concerns. The program offers a suite of resources including environmental site assessments, technical guidance, tax credits, revolving loans, and direct project funding. These tools empower local governments, nonprofits, and quasi-governmental organizations to address environmental issues, plan for cleanup, and pursue redevelopment projects that benefit both the economy and the environment.
The program also includes targeted assessment grants, a revolving loan fund for cleanup, and state tax credits for remediation. Priority is given to projects that have clear redevelopment goals and provide tangible public benefits such as job creation, increased tax base, or new community amenities.
