Resources for
Brownfield
Funding
: Sep 1, 2026
up to $250,000
DEEP CERCLA 128(a) Brownfield Grant Program – Round 4
DEEP was awarded this funding from the EPA under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to administer to brownfield sites in Connecticut to perform environmental assessment and cleanup activities.
DEEP encourages applicants whose projects will enable the creation, preservation, or addition of park space, greenways or other recreational space, or other property used for nonprofit or municipal purposes, to apply for this pool of funding.
Funding
: Sep 1, 2026
up to $250,000
DEEP CERCLA 128(a) Brownfield Grant Program – Round 4
DEEP was awarded this funding from the EPA under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to administer to brownfield sites in Connecticut to perform environmental assessment and cleanup activities.
Funding
: Aug 1, 2026
max $200,000 to $6M, depending on grant type
Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development – Round 24
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD) announced multiple funding availability notices under Round 24:
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Remediation & Limited-Assessment (up to $6M)
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Assessment-Only (up to $200K)
- Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program (up to $6M)
- Brownfield Area-wide Revitalization Grant Program (up to $200K)
The total funding amount available for all Round 22 notices is $25 million.
Eligible uses of funds include: Costs associated with the investigation, assessment, remediation and development of a brownfield, including but not limited to: soil, groundwater and infrastructure investigation; assessment; remediation; abatement; hazardous materials or waste disposal; long-term groundwater monitoring or monitoring for natural attenuation; other forms of institutional controls; attorneys’ fees (non-DECD contract related), planning, engineering and environmental consulting; building and structural issues (including demolition, asbestos abatement, PCB removal, contaminated wood or paint removal and other infrastructure remedial activities).
Funding
: Aug 1, 2026
max $200,000 to $6M, depending on grant type
Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development – Round 24
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD) announced multiple funding availability notices under Round 24:
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Remediation & Limited-Assessment (up to $6M)
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Assessment-Only (up to $200K)
- Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program (up to $6M)
- Brownfield Area-wide Revitalization Grant Program (up to $200K)
The total funding amount available for all Round 22 notices is $25 million.
Funding
: Jan 23 – Mar 25, 2026
max $200,000 to $6M, depending on grant type
Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development – Round 23
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD) announced multiple funding availability notices of the Brownfields Program. The following programs are included:
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Remediation & Limited-Assessment (up to $6M)
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Assessment-Only (up to $200K)
- Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program (up to $6M)
- Brownfield Area-wide Revitalization Grant Program (up to $200K)
The total funding available across all Round 23 programs is $25 million.
Eligible uses of funds include: Costs associated with the investigation, assessment, remediation and development of a brownfield, including but not limited to: soil, groundwater and infrastructure investigation; assessment; remediation; abatement; hazardous materials or waste disposal; long-term groundwater monitoring or monitoring for natural attenuation; other forms of institutional controls; attorneys’ fees (non-DECD contract related), planning, engineering and environmental consulting; building and structural issues (including demolition, asbestos abatement, PCB removal, contaminated wood or paint removal and other infrastructure remedial activities). Public-Private Partnership: DECD hopes to encourage public-private partnerships with this NOFA offering.
Funding
: Jan 23 – Mar 25, 2026
max $200,000 to $6M, depending on grant type
Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development – Round 23
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD) announced multiple funding availability notices of the Brownfields Program. The following programs are included:
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Remediation & Limited-Assessment (up to $6M)
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Assessment-Only (up to $200K)
- Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program (up to $6M)
- Brownfield Area-wide Revitalization Grant Program (up to $200K)
The total funding available across all Round 23 programs is $25 million.
Funding
: Oct 15 – Dec 15, 2025
min $250,000 (no max)
Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030 – Round 8
The Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) will foster economic development in historically underserved communities across Connecticut. CIF will provide a total of up to $875 million to eligible municipalities as well as not-for-profit organizations and community development corporations that operate within them.
Grants are available for: 1) Capital improvement programs, such as brownfield remediation, affordable housing, infrastructure, clean energy development, and home or public facility rehabilitation; or 2) Planning for capital projects including activities such as community engagement processes, feasibility studies, development of project plan and construction budget.
Funding
: Oct 15 – Dec 15, 2025
min $250,000 (no max)
Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030 – Round 8
The Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) will foster economic development in historically underserved communities across Connecticut. CIF will provide a total of up to $875 million to eligible municipalities as well as not-for-profit organizations and community development corporations that operate within them.
Funding
: Jul 15 – Sep 10, 2025
max $200,000 to $6M, depending on grant type
Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development – Round 22
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD) announced multiple funding availability notices under Round 22:
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Remediation & Limited-Assessment (up to $6M)
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Assessment-Only (up to $200K)
- Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program (up to $6M)
- Brownfield Area-wide Revitalization Grant Program (up to $200K)
The total funding amount available for all Round 22 notices is $25 million.
Eligible uses of funds include: Costs associated with the investigation, assessment, remediation and development of a brownfield, including but not limited to: soil, groundwater and infrastructure investigation; assessment; remediation; abatement; hazardous materials or waste disposal; long-term groundwater monitoring or monitoring for natural attenuation; other forms of institutional controls; attorneys’ fees (non-DECD contract related), planning, engineering and environmental consulting; building and structural issues (including demolition, asbestos abatement, PCB removal, contaminated wood or paint removal and other infrastructure remedial activities). Public-Private Partnership: DECD hopes to encourage public-private partnerships with this NOFA offering.
Funding
: Jul 15 – Sep 10, 2025
max $200,000 to $6M, depending on grant type
Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development – Round 22
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD) announced multiple funding availability notices under Round 22:
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Remediation & Limited-Assessment (up to $6M)
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Assessment-Only (up to $200K)
- Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program (up to $6M)
- Brownfield Area-wide Revitalization Grant Program (up to $200K)
The total funding amount available for all Round 22 notices is $25 million.
min $250,000 (no max)
Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030 – Round 9
The Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) will foster economic development in historically underserved communities across Connecticut. CIF will provide a total of up to $121 million/year to eligible municipalities as well as nonprofit organizations and community development corporations that operate within them.
Grants are available for: 1) Capital improvement programs, such as brownfield remediation, affordable housing, infrastructure, clean energy development, and home or public facility rehabilitation; or 2) Planning for capital projects including activities such as community engagement processes, feasibility studies, development of project plan and construction budget.
min $250,000 (no max)
Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030 – Round 9
The Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) will foster economic development in historically underserved communities across Connecticut. CIF will provide a total of up to $121 million/year to eligible municipalities as well as nonprofit organizations and community development corporations that operate within them.
Funding
: Jan 10 – Mar 7, 2025
max $200,000 to $4M, depending on grant type
Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development – Round 21
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD) announced multiple funding availability notices under Round 21:
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Remediation & Limited-Assessment (up to $4M)
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Assessment-Only (up to $200K)
- Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program (up to $4M)
- Brownfield Area-wide Revitalization Grant Program (up to $200K)
The total funding amount available for all Round 21 notices is $25 million.
Eligible uses of funds include: Costs associated with the investigation, assessment, remediation and development of a brownfield, including but not limited to: soil, groundwater and infrastructure investigation; assessment; remediation; abatement; hazardous materials or waste disposal; long-term groundwater monitoring or monitoring for natural attenuation; other forms of institutional controls; attorneys’ fees (non-DECD contract related), planning, engineering and environmental consulting; building and structural issues (including demolition, asbestos abatement, PCB removal, contaminated wood or paint removal and other infrastructure remedial activities). Public-Private Partnership: DECD hopes to encourage public-private partnerships with this NOFA offering.
Funding
: Jan 10 – Mar 7, 2025
max $200,000 to $4M, depending on grant type
Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development – Round 21
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD) announced multiple funding availability notices under Round 21:
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Remediation & Limited-Assessment (up to $4M)
- Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Assessment-Only (up to $200K)
- Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program (up to $4M)
- Brownfield Area-wide Revitalization Grant Program (up to $200K)
The total funding amount available for all Round 21 notices is $25 million.
Funding
: Jul 12 – Sep 27, 2024
max $200,000 or max $4M
Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development – Round 20
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD) announced multiple funding availability notices under Round 20:
- Municipal Grant Program – Remediation & Limited-Assessment (up to $4M)
- Municipal Grant Program – Assessment-Only (up to $200K)
- Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program (up to $4M)
The total funding amount available for all Round 20 notices is $25 million.
Eligible uses of funds include: Costs associated with the investigation, assessment, remediation and development of a brownfield, including but not limited to: soil, groundwater and infrastructure investigation; assessment; remediation; abatement; hazardous materials or waste disposal; long-term groundwater monitoring or monitoring for natural attenuation; other forms of institutional controls; attorneys’ fees (non-DECD contract related), planning, engineering and environmental consulting; building and structural issues (including demolition, asbestos abatement, PCB removal, contaminated wood or paint removal and other infrastructure remedial activities). Public-Private Partnership: DECD hopes to encourage public-private partnerships with this NOFA offering.
Funding
: Jul 12 – Sep 27, 2024
max $200,000 or max $4M
Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development – Round 20
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD) announced multiple funding availability notices under Round 20:
- Municipal Grant Program – Remediation & Limited-Assessment (up to $4M)
- Municipal Grant Program – Assessment-Only (up to $200K)
- Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program (up to $4M)
The total funding amount available for all Round 20 notices is $25 million.