Brownfields Program
The Brownfields Program by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment funds environmental assessments and cleanup planning to revitalize contaminated sites in Colorado.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates: Rolling (first come, first served until funds exhausted or through summer 2026)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per year in statewide project funding; EPA grant supports ~30 Phase I and 18 Phase II site assessments through summer 2026.
Summary: Supports environmental site assessments, cleanup planning, and property revitalization for contaminated sites in Colorado.
Key Information: Funding is limited and awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Description
The Brownfields Program, administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), provides technical and financial support to assess, plan, and facilitate the cleanup and redevelopment of properties affected by real or perceived environmental contamination. The program aims to help communities transform underutilized or abandoned sites into assets that support economic growth, public benefit, and neighborhood revitalization. Assistance includes environmental site assessments (Phase I and II), cleanup planning, property reuse strategies, and access to state grants, loans, and tax incentives.
