[Environmental Protection Agency](https://www.epa.gov)

January 28, 2026 (Applications Due)

Up to $1,000,000 per award | ~20 awards | 5-year project period | $20M total program funding

Supports assessment, cleanup, planning, and community engagement activities at brownfield sites owned by the applicant.

No cost sharing or matching required; applicants must own the brownfield site(s) to be remediated.

--- ## Description The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization is offering funding for Multipurpose (MP) Grants to support the assessment, cleanup, planning, and community engagement activities at brownfield sites. These grants are designed for applicants who own one or more brownfield sites and are seeking to address hazardous substances and/or petroleum contamination, with the goal of revitalizing and redeveloping impacted areas. The program aims to empower communities, states, Tribal Nations, and nonprofit organizations to transform brownfields into assets that benefit public health, local economies, and the environment. --- ## Due Dates - Application Deadline: January 28, 2026 (11:59 pm ET) - Anticipated Notification of Selection: June 2026 - Anticipated Award Notification: September 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per applicant: **$1,000,000** - Estimated total program funding: **$20,000,000** - Expected number of awards: **~20** - Project period: **5 years** - No cost sharing or matching required; voluntary cost share is not accepted. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - General Purpose Units of Local Government (e.g., counties, cities, towns, school districts, councils of governments) - Land Clearance Authorities or quasi-governmental entities under local government supervision - State-created government entities and regional councils established under governmental authority - Redevelopment agencies chartered by a state - States - Federally recognized Indian Tribes (except most in Alaska, with some exceptions) - Alaska Native Regional and Village Corporations, and the Metlakatla Indian Community - Nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(3) and exempt under 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code - Certain limited liability corporations and partnerships comprised solely of eligible nonprofits - Qualified community development entities as defined in section 45D(c)(1) of the IRC **Ineligible:** Individuals, for-profit organizations, and nonprofits not exempt under 501(c)(3). **Additional Key Rules:** - Applicants must own the brownfield site(s) to be remediated by the award date. - Entities liable for contamination at the site are not eligible. - Applicants may not apply for this grant if they are also applying for an FY26 Cleanup or Assessment Grant, or if they have an open/pending Community-wide Assessment Grant for States and Tribes. - Only one application per eligible entity is allowed. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360895) by the stated deadline. - Required documents include: - SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) - SF-424A (Budget) - EPA Key Contacts Form 5700-54 - EPA Form 4700-4 (Preaward Compliance Review Report) - Project Narrative (max 12 pages) and Application Information Sheet (max 3 pages) - Documentation of eligibility (e.g., proof of nonprofit status, resolutions for quasi-governmental entities) - Letter from the appropriate State or Tribal environmental authority (unless the applicant is such an authority) - Threshold criteria responses (see NOFO for details) - Applicants must have active SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations. - Additional guidance and checklists are in the [full NOFO guidelines (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-25-03.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Grant funds may only be used for remediation of sites owned by the applicant; subawards for remediation at sites owned by others are not permitted. - At least one Phase II environmental site assessment and remediation of at least one site is required. - Administrative costs are capped at 5% of the total EPA funds awarded. - Projects that dedicate at least 70% of funds to site-specific work (including at least 25% for remediation) are reviewed more favorably. - Health monitoring costs (up to 10% of award) are allowable for local governments. - Participant support costs (e.g., stipends for community engagement) are allowable with documentation. - Ineligible uses include proposal preparation, penalties, most administrative costs above 5%, and any costs for which the applicant is liable under CERCLA § 107. --- ## External Links - [EPA Brownfields Program Overview](https://www.epa.gov/brownfields) - [Full NOFO Guidelines (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-25-03.pdf) - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360895) - [EPA Brownfields FAQs and Resources](https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/frequently-asked-questions-about-brownfields) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Name/Email | Phone | |------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------------| | General/Technical | Elyse Salinas, [brownfields@epa.gov](mailto:brownfields@epa.gov) | 202-564-2858 | | Grants.gov Support | [support@grants.gov](mailto:support@grants.gov) | 1-800-518-4726 | | Regional Contacts | See NOFO Section 1.E for full list | | | EPA Main Contact | [ejhotline@epa.gov](mailto:ejhotline@epa.gov) | (202)-564-4700 | For regional EPA contacts by state/territory, please refer to Section 1.E of the [full NOFO PDF](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-25-03.pdf).

FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Multipurpose (MP) Grants

Sign in to see full grant listing