FY26 RPA Brownfields Multipurpose Assessment, RLF, & Cleanup Grants

The EPA’s Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grants provide funding for communities that need support to assess, plan, and remediate brownfield sites affected by hazardous substances and petroleum contamination. Through this program, municipalities, tribes, and nonprofit organizations can complete environmental investigations, develop cleanup strategies, begin remediation work, and strengthen their overall capacity to reduce environmental health risks. These grants help communities improve land use, address blight, and move toward safer and more sustainable redevelopment.

The program includes four types of funding that together support the full brownfield process. Multipurpose Grants allow a community to combine assessment, planning, and cleanup activities within one award. Assessment Grants cover site investigations, environmental reviews, and prioritization work. Cleanup Grants support remediation at specific sites, including soil and groundwater treatment. Revolving Loan Fund Grants provide funding that communities can lend or subgrant to support continued cleanup activities. EPA also offers extensive support resources that include recorded trainings, narrative guidance materials, checklists, and application tools to help applicants prepare strong proposals. Connecticut applicants are encouraged to reach out to UConn’s Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program for assistance.

Additional Information:
The FY2026 guidelines introduce updates related to Assessment Coalition eligibility and requirements for site characterization under the Cleanup Grant program. Applicants can access EPA’s full library of guidance materials, minimum requirement videos, and planning resources that explain threshold criteria, allowable activities, and expectations for each grant type. These materials help communities align their projects with federal brownfield objectives and improve the quality of their applications.

Funding Agencies: USEPA