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Brownfields Summit 2026

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​The third biennial Brownfields Summit is coming to Newport, RI, on Dec. 9-10th.

This two-day Summit is hosted by UConn TAB and the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA), in collaboration with the EPA Region 1 Brownfields Program and various regional tribal and state brownfields programs. This event will bring together stakeholders from across New England, including local developers, planning and economic development consultants, environmental professionals, local government officials, and job training grantees. 

Date: December 9th – 10th, 2026

Location: Newport Marriott, 25 America’s Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840

More information at: https://www.newmoa.org/event/brownfields2026/

Summit Tracks and Topics

Track 1: State Showcase

• Assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment pathways

• Leveraging multiple funding sources and programs

• State, local, tribal, and community partnerships• Regulatory, technical, or site-specific challenges

Track 2: Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)

• RLF program administration and compliance

• Records management, audits, and closeout considerations

• Coordination with other EPA and non-EPA funding sources

• Strategies for maximizing RLF impact and sustainability

• Common challenges and practical solutions

Track 3: Redevelopment and Community

• Housing, mixed-use, and commercial redevelopment

• Community-driven planning and stakeholder engagement• Integrating brownfields redevelopment with local planning goals

• Long-term stewardship and reuse considerations

• Measuring and communicating redevelopment outcomes

Track 4: Resilience, Energy and Innovation

• Resiliency and adaptation considerations for brownfields sites

• Parks, open space, and green infrastructure

• Renewable energy and energy-related reuse

• Emerging technologies and innovative redevelopment strategies

• Aligning brownfields reuse with changing infrastructure and energy needs

Summer 2026 MAP Recipients

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UConn TAB’s Municipal Assistance Program(MAP) provides free-of-charge services for municipalities, non-profits, regional planning associations, and other public entities.
The program runs three times a year, and this summer, 18 entities for a total of 21 projects were accepted into the Summer 2026 MAP program. These projects will provide technical assistance for projects spanning from grant support, record review, site reuse assessment, brownfield inventory, to community engagement.
We are excited to be working with these entities this summer!
To learn more about our Municipal Assistance Program: tab.program.uconn.edu/municipal-assistance-program/

FY27 EPA Brownfield Grants Notice

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FY 2027 Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grant

EPA anticipates issuing the following solicitations for funding in Fall 2026:

  • FY 2027 Assessment Grants
  • FY 2027 Revolving Loan Fund 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 2027. All amounts are subject to change. 

Grant Type Maximum Project Period Maximum Amount per Grant Estimated Awards Total per Grant Type
Community-wide Assessment 4 years $500,000 30 $15,000,000
Assessment Coalitions 4 years $1,000,000 13 $13,000,000
Community-wide Assessment Grants for State and Tribes 5 years $1,000,000 12 $12,000,000
Revolving Loan Fund 5 years $1,000,000 10 $10,000,000
Cleanup 4 years $500,000 28 $14,000,000

*A solicitation for Multipurpose Grants will not be issued in FY 2027. 

Return to Annual Appropriation Statutory Requirements

In FY 2027, grants will be funded solely by annual appropriations Congress provides to EPA’s Brownfields and Land Revitalization Program. Grants will be subject to the following statutory requirements:

  • Individual grant awards must not exceed statutory limits under CERCLA § 104(k).
  • Site assessments may not exceed $200,000 per site.
  • Cleanup and Revolving Loan Fund Grant recipients must provide a 20% cost share/match.

Webinar recording: Crafting Compelling Brownfields Job Training Grant Applications

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For potential applicants looking for more resources on the Brownfield Job Training Grant, this webinar recording provides a comprehensive overview of how to draft your grant application. It covers an essential checklist and steps to follow, including how to demonstrate unique needs and build a solid program structure.

You can find the webinar recording here: https://tab.program.uconn.edu/workshops-webinars/

EPA Job Training Program

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EPA’s Brownfields Job Training Grants (BFTJ) will open its notice of funding for the FY2027 cycle soon. Please check back on this post for upcoming details of the notice and application resources. Once the official funding notice is posted, we will compile past and current resources to help you tailor your applications.
🔗 For more information about EPA BJTG: https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-job-training-grants

Webinar Recordings

1. Crafting Compelling Brownfields Job Training Grant Applications

For potential applicants looking for more resources on the Brownfield Job Training Grant, this webinar recording provides a comprehensive overview of how to draft your grant application. It covers an essential checklist and steps to follow, including how to demonstrate unique needs and build a solid program structure.

New Service: Translation Service Launched!

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We have launched a new translation service for New England communities! This free service supports translation of community engagement materials, including presentations, social media posts, and website content, to help communities reach local stakeholders and strengthen connections. In partnership with Fox Translation, this service is available in more than 130 languages. To request translation service, fill out the online form below and upload the document you would like translated.

Where you can find UConn TAB in Summer 2026

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1. Connecticut SRC Funding Workshop

People seated around 3 round tables in a large room, talking with each other. At the front of the room are two presentation screens, and a table, and podium on a small stage.
The 3rd Annual Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SRC) Funding Workshop took place on March 31, 2026, in New Haven, CT. This annual event offered communities across Connecticut a valuable opportunity to connect with the representatives from local, state, and regional funding organizations. Attendees engaged with program officers to learn how to make their project proposals more competitive and impactful to their communities. (Photo credit: Deb Visco Abibou)

 

2.  Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop (NSCW) 2026

Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop

The Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop 2026 is taking place in Massachusetts on June 16 and June 17. Under the new theme, ‘From Contamination to Community Assets,’ this year’s workshop focuses on transformation efforts to turn affected communities into resilient and revitalized assets. You can connect with brownfields experts and regional stakeholders, share experiences, and gain insights from industry leaders.
🗓️  June 16-17, 2026
📍 MGM Springfield Casino & Resort in Springfield, Massachusetts
🔗 Registration and more details: https://nscwonline.com/join-us-for-nscw/

 

3. RLF Workshop in Maine

Grow America and ICMA co-host a 2-day workshop for current and prospective EPA Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grantees. This in-person workshop will take place in Maine, and you can find the preliminary agenda at the link below.
🗓️  May 28-29, 2026
📍 Holiday Inn Portland – By the Bay at 88 Spring St., Portland, Maine
🔗 Registration and more details: https://epa-rlf-tab.growamerica.org/workshops/

 

4. MA Brownfield Roundtable

1) Southeastern MA Brownfields Roundtable (co-hosted with Old Colony Planning Council)
Southeastern Massachusetts Brownfields Roundtable will take place in East Bridgewater on April 30. Co-hosted by MassDEP and the Old Colony Planning Council, this roundtable event provides opportunities to learn about current funding and technical assistance from MassDEP, MassDEEP, EPA, and UConn TAB.
🗓️  April 30, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 East Bridgewater Public Library at 32 Union St., East Bridgewater, Massachusetts

 

2) Central MA Brownfields Roundtable (co-hosted with Montachusett Regional Planning Commission)
🗓️  Wednesday, May 27th, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Gardner City Hall, 95 Pleasant Street, Gardner, MA
3) Northeastern MA Brownfields Roundtable (co-hosted with Metropolitan Area Planning Council)
🗓️  Thursday, June 11th, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA

 

4) Western MA Brownfields Roundtable (co-hosted with Berkshire Regional Planning Commission)
🗓️ Thursday, September 10th, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Greylock Works, 508 State Road, North Adams, MA

The National Brownfields Training Conference 2027

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The National Brownfields Training Conference is the largest event in the nation focused on environmental revitalization and economic redevelopment. Held every two years, the National Brownfields Conference attracts over 2,000 stakeholders in brownfields redevelopment and cleanup to share knowledge about sustainable reuse and celebrate the EPA brownfields program’s success. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned professional, Brownfields 2027 offers something for you!

Date: May 25th – 28th, 2027

Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT

Note: Call for Presentations Open and due Jun 12, 2026

More information on how to submit a presentation can be found at: gobrownfields.org/2027callforideas/

The 3rd Annual SRC Funding Workshop

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People seated around 3 round tables in a large room, talking with each other. At the front of the room are two presentation screens, and a table, and podium on a small stage.

(Photo credit: Deb Visco Abibou)

The 3rd Annual Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SRC) Funding Workshop took place on March 31, 2026, in New Haven, CT. This annual event offered communities across Connecticut a valuable opportunity to connect with the representatives from local, state, and regional funding organizations. Attendees engaged with program officers to learn how to make their project proposals more competitive and impactful to their communities.

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Summer 2026 Municipal Assistance Program

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📣UConn TAB Summer Municipal Assistance Program(MAP) is accepting new applications! This program is FREE to all New England public entities.

Summer RFP
🗓️Interviews: April 20th – 24th
🗓️Program Period: May – August
👩🏻‍💻Services Provided: Brownfield Inventories, Summaries of Environmental Records, Site Reuse Assessments, Record Reviews, Grant Prep, and Community Engagement Materials
🔗More Info: https://tab.program.uconn.edu/municipal-assistance-program/ 
🗓️Application Deadline: April 10th
🔗Application Link: https://tab.program.uconn.edu/map-requests-for-proposals/