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Fall 2025 Municipal Assistance Program

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UConn TAB is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Municipal Assistance Program (MAP). The MAP is open to all New England communities at no cost to the applicant. 

Fall RFP

The proposals will be supported through the University of Connecticut summer interns and Fall 2025 UConn Brownfield Redevelopment course.  If you have any questions before applying, please reach out to us at uconn-tab@uconn.edu

FY26 EPA Brownfield Grants Notice

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FY 2026 Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, and Cleanup Grant

EPA anticipates issuing the following solicitations for funding in Fall 2025:

  • FY 2026 Multipurpose Grants
  • FY 2026 Assessment Grants
  • FY 2026 Cleanup Grants

The application submission deadline will be approximately 60 calendar days after the solicitations are published.

For additional information on each grant type, visit the Types of Brownfield Grant Funding page. 

EPA anticipates offering grants at the following amounts in FY 2026. All amounts are subject to change. 

Grant Type Maximum Project Period Maximum Amount per Grant Estimated Awards Total per Grant Type - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds Total per Grant Type - Regular Appropriated Funds
Multipurpose 5 years $1,000,000 20 $20,000,000
Community-wide Assessment 4 years $500,000 70 $35,000,000
Assessment Coalitions 4 years $1,500,000 39 $58,700,000
Community-wide Assessment Grants for State and Tribes 5 years $2,000,000 18 $35,000,000
Cleanup 4 years $500,000 10 $5,000,000
Cleanup 4 years $4,000,000 26 $102,000,000

 

Summer 2025 MAP Recipients

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This Summer, the selected Summer Municipal Assistance Program(MAP) recipients will be working alongside UConn TAB staff and interns. During this, the municipalities will be receiving free-of-charge support on technical projects ranging from record reviews, brownfield inventories, site reuse assessments, and community engagement.   To learn more about our Municipal Assistance Program: https://tab.program.uconn.edu/map-acc/
The following 14 entities applied and were selected to participate in the Summer 2025 MAP making up a total of 17 projects.

UConn TAB 2024 Annual Impact

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We’re grateful for the opportunities we’ve had in 2024 to connect with many communities and make a positive impact together. We provided technical assistance to 231 communities, engaged 51 participants in the Municipal Assistance Program, and promoted environmental justice through EPA grant review services.
Looking ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue our services and community outreach efforts, bringing even greater growth and success across the New England region.
Wishing you a Happy New Year!🎉

Spring 2025 MAP Recipients

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This Spring semester, the selected Spring MAP recipients will be working alongside UConn students who are participating in our service-learning Brownfields Course. During this, the municipalities will be receiving free-of-charge support on technical projects ranging from record reviews, brownfield inventories, site reuse assessments, and community engagement.   To learn more about our Municipal Assistance Program: https://tab.program.uconn.edu/map-acc/
The following 15 entities applied and were selected to participate in the Spring 2025 MAP making up a total of 22 projects.  Of these, 50% of the entities represent environmental justice communities throughout New England. We are excited to continue to collaborate and support the efforts to create healthy and sustainable communities! If you were unable to participate in our Spring MAP, you can still get grant support from UConn TAB! Keep an eye out for our grant reviews, webinars, and Summer MAP opening!

Fall 2024 MAP Recipients

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This Fall semester, the selected Fall MAP recipients will be working alongside UConn students who are participating in our service-learning Brownfields Course. During this, the municipalities will be receiving free-of-charge support on their FY25 Brownfield Grant applications.  To learn more about our Municipal Assistance Program: https://tab.program.uconn.edu/map-acc/
The following 14 entities applied and were selected to participate in the Fall 2024 MAP.  Of these, 57% of the entities represent environmental justice communities throughout New England. We are excited to continue to collaborate and support the efforts to create healthy and sustainable communities! If you were unable to participate in our Fall MAP, you can still get grant support from UConn TAB! Keep an eye out for our grant reviews, webinars, and grant writing work sessions!