FY27 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants
This grant funds programs that train and help place unemployed or underemployed local residents in full-time environmental jobs focused on cleaning up and revitalizing brownfield sites.
Funder: Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates: September 23, 2026: Full application submission deadline (due by 11:59 pm ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 per award (project period up to 3 years) | Total program funding: $6,000,000 | ~20 awards expected
Summary: Supports local job training programs that recruit, train, and place unemployed or underemployed residents in environmental jobs focused on brownfields assessment, cleanup, and revitalization.
Description
This opportunity provides funding for organizations to develop and implement job training programs that prepare local, unemployed and underemployed residents for full-time employment in environmental fields, specifically related to brownfields. Brownfields Job Training Grants are intended to strengthen local workforces by equipping participants with skills needed for environmental assessment, cleanup, risk management, green infrastructure, and related activities that support community revitalization and sustainable redevelopment.
The program emphasizes training that meets local labor market demands and supports equitable access for communities historically affected by economic disinvestment, health disparities, and environmental contamination. Required training includes OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, with additional courses tailored to community and employer needs.
