Author: Mendes, Randi

FY25 EPA Brownfield Grants Notice

FY 2025 Assessment, RLF and Cleanup Grant Competitions

EPA anticipates issuing the following solicitations for funding in September 2024:

  • FY 2025 Assessment Grants
  • FY 2025 Revolving Loan Fund Grants
  • FY 2025 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 awarding grants at the following amounts in FY 2025. 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
Community-wide Assessment Grants for State and Tribes 5 years $2,000,000 18 $36,000,000
Assessment Coalitions 4 years $1,200,000 29 $35,000,000
Community-wide Assessment – New* 4 years $500,000 40 $20,000,000
Community-wide Assessment – Existing** 4 years $500,000 52 $26,000,000
RLF*** 5 years $1,000,000 15 $15,000,000
Cleanup 4 years $500,000 30 $15,000,000
Cleanup 4 years $2,000,000 23 $45,000,000
Cleanup 4 years $4,000,000 10 $40,000,000

*Community-wide Assessment – New = Entities that have never received an EPA Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, or Cleanup Grant, or that were awarded a Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, or Cleanup Grant that closed in 2016 or earlier.

**Community-wide Assessment – Existing = Entities that have an open Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, or Cleanup Grant, or that were awarded a Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, or Cleanup Grant that closed in 2017 or later.

Fall 2024 Municipal Assistance Program

UConn TAB is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2024 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 2024 UConn Brownfield Redevelopment course.  If you have any questions before applying, please reach out to us at uconn-tab@uconn.edu

FY 2025 Assessment, RLF and Cleanup Grant Competitions

EPA anticipates issuing the following solicitations for funding in September 2024:

  • FY 2025 Assessment Grants
  • FY 2025 Revolving Loan Fund Grants
  • FY 2025 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 awarding grants at the following amounts in FY 2025. 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
Community-wide Assessment Grants for State and Tribes 5 years $2,000,000 18 $36,000,000
Assessment Coalitions 4 years $1,200,000 29 $35,000,000
Community-wide Assessment – New* 4 years $500,000 40 $20,000,000
Community-wide Assessment – Existing** 4 years $500,000 52 $26,000,000
RLF*** 5 years $1,000,000 15 $15,000,000
Cleanup 4 years $500,000 30 $15,000,000
Cleanup 4 years $2,000,000 23 $45,000,000
Cleanup 4 years $4,000,000 10 $40,000,000

*Community-wide Assessment – New = Entities that have never received an EPA Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, or Cleanup Grant, or that were awarded a Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, or Cleanup Grant that closed in 2016 or earlier.

**Community-wide Assessment – Existing = Entities that have an open Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, or Cleanup Grant, or that were awarded a Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, or Cleanup Grant that closed in 2017 or later.

UConn TAB Summer 24 Grant Support

Join UConn TAB for our Summer Webinar series. Links to register for the webinars as well as more information will be updated continuously.

Register for the webinars:
Friday, June 28th (10:00 AM – 10:30 AM) – UConn TAB Webinar – Prepping for a Coalition Grant
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uconn-tab-coalition-grant-webinar-tickets-927458923607?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wednesday, July 10th (10:00 AM – 10:30 AM) – UConn TAB Webinar – Prepping for a Cleanup Grant
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uconn-tab-cleanup-grant-webinar-tickets-927464991757?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday, July 19th (10:00 AM – 10:30 AM) – Brownfield Redevelopment: Brownfields to Healthfields
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brownfield-redevelopment-brownfields-to-healthfields-tickets-927467288627?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

 

UConn TAB is also offering summer support for grant preparation. If you are planning to apply for a state or federal grant, this is the program for you! Don’t wait until Fall to get started, let us help you get a running start to a successful application! Email us at uconn-tab@uconn.edu to learn more! 

Job Training Grant Open!

The FY25 Request for Brownfields Job Training Applications has been posted!!!
https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/fy-2025-brownfields-job-training-grants

  • EPA Posted the FY25 RFA on Friday with a due date of August 15th, 2024.
  • We have attached PDFs of the RFA and current Frequently Asked Questions.
  • FAQ’s may be updated as additional questions are answered.
  • The date for EPA’s webinar reviewing the RFA has not yet been announced.

Live Outreach Webinar
EPA will provide an outreach webinar to assist applicants with understanding the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY 2025 Brownfields Job Training Grants Guidelines.
Thursday, June 6th, 2024, at 1 PM Eastern

Please click the link to join the webinar at: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1601371378
Or join by telephone: 1-646-828-7666
Webinar ID: 160 137 1378

JT 201 – Tips on Writing a Competitive EPA Job Training Application
June 12th

 Join us for a 90-minute webinar on tips and strategies useful in writing a competitive EPA job training application.

Event Description:
The objective of this webinar is to present tips and strategies that can assist in the development of a successful FY25 Brownfields Job Training Application.  Participants will also learn common mistakes that have made when submitting applications.  Tips will also be presented that can supercharge an application!

Key topics include:

  • Pre-Submission Tips for Consideration
  • Writing the Application – Do’s & Don’ts
  • Before Submitting the Application- Quality Check
  • Mistakes & Lessons Learned

To register for JT 201:
Go to: Meeting Registration – Zoom

Resources:

FY25 Job Training
RFA
FY25 FAQ

Your TAB provider is available to review draft Brownfields Job Training Applications during the May 17 – August 15, 2024 time period:

– please request a review by email, at least one week before you send your draft application

– our goal is to provide review comments within several days of you emailing your draft to us (please send in MSWord format, please)

– we can guarantee a review of draft applications submitted to us by August 6th (nine days before EPA’s applications due date)

Points of contact for Draft JT Application Reviews:

·         Region 1 (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT); University of Connecticut; Randi Mendes, randi.mendes@uconn.edu 

·         Region 2 (NJ, NY, PR, and VI); New Jersey Institute of Technology; Sean Vroom, svroom@njit.edu 

·         Region 3 (DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, and WV); West Virginia University; Carrie Stanton,  carrie.staton@mail.wvu.edu

·         Region 4 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, and TN) International City/County Management Association; Chris Harrell, charrell@icma.org, & New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT); Sean Vroom, svroom@njit.edu 

·         Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI); Kansas State University; Blase Leven, jt-tab@ksu.edu

·         Region 6 (AR, LA, NM, OK, and TX); Kansas State University; Blase Leven, jt-tab@ksu.edu

·         Region 7 (IA, KS, MO, and NE); Kansas State University; Blase Leven, jt-tab@ksu.edu

·         Region 8 (UT, MT, WY, CO, ND and SD); Kansas State University; Blase Leven, jt-tab@ksu.edu  

·         Region 9 (AZ, CA, HI, NV, AS, and GU); Center for Creative Land Recycling; Claire Weston, claire.weston@cclr.org

    Region 1 EPA Grant Recipients

    Congratulations to the Region 1 entities that were selected to receive funding for brownfields site assessments and cleanups. EPA awarded 180 grants, totaling $230,969,170. Of these grants, 94 were assessment, 67 were cleanup, and 20 were multipurpose. Region 1 received 32 of the 180 grants for a total of $58,022,040. UConn TAB supported 24 of the 32 recipients through grant review. In total 30 communities reached out to us for grant support and of those 24 were awarded. Our grant review services start this summer and continue into the fall. If you are considering applying for an upcoming EPA or state grant, be sure to use our free services. Congratulations to all the recipients!

    r 17% of these grants!

    UConn TAB Summer 2024 Municipal Assistance Program

    UConn TAB is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2024 Municipal Assistance Program (MAP). The MAP is open to all New England communities at no cost to the applicant. 

    Summer RFP

    • Interviews: Late April
    • Dates: May- August
    • Services Provided:  Technical Support on Brownfields Redevelopment including brownfields inventories, summaries of environmental records, site reuse assessments, record reviews, data gap analysis, grant support, and community engagement materials
    • Applications deadline: April 12th
    • Application Link: https://tab.program.uconn.edu/map-requests-for-proposals/

      The proposals will be supported through the University of Connecticut Summer Brownfield Internships.  If you have any questions before applying, please reach out to us at uconn-tab@uconn.edu

      UConn TAB 2023 Annual Impact

      UConn TAB 2023 Annual Impact

      In 2023, UConn TAB made progress towards its mission of supporting New England communities in their efforts towards brownfield redevelopment. This past year, UConn TAB supported 166 communities across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island through direct technical assistance and their Municipal Assistance Program(MAP). Services supported by both initiatives totaled 257 actions.

      MAP is a project-based program that runs 3 times a year. Accepted municipalities are partnered with students from the UConn brownfields course. The students are overseen by a UConn TAB team member and work on projects such as grant support, brownfield inventories, site reuse assessments, record reviews, and data gap analysis. During the 2023 year, 41 entities participated in MAP: 12 in the Fall and 29 in the Spring and Summer.

      One of the most popular and successful services provided by UConn TAB is the EPA brownfields grant review. During the FY24 request for proposals, UConn TAB reviewed 28 grant applications with 61% of these reviews supporting environmental justice communities. In the review process, participants receive templates, support in data collection, examples of past successful grants, proposal review, and submission assistance. While the FY24(2023) applicants are still waiting for news on their applications, the UConn TAB team had an 83% success rate during the FY23(2022) cycle.

      Feedback from the recipients of our grant review resources found our resources to be “extremely useful”, with the most helpful being proposal review and data collection. Recipients also revealed that they felt “extremely knowledgeable” and “very prepared” with the EPA grant writing and application process after receiving our assistance. Similar positive feedback was seen from MAP participants, “The MAP program is a valuable asset to both the students and the towns it serves. Tangible results for all involved!”

      All support provided by UConn TAB is completely free to communities, states, Tribal Nations, and other public entities. Send us an email to learn more!

      To learn more about our Municipal Assistance Program and how to apply visit our website. https://tab.program.uconn.edu/map-acc/

      uconn-tab@uconn.edu

       

       

      RFP – Brownfield Ambassador to the UConn TAB Program (RETRACTED)

      Date: February 6, 2024

      To All Interested Parties,

      Subject: Retraction of the Request for Proposals (RFP) – [20240103_RFP_NorthernAmbassador VT NH & 20240103_RFP_NorthernAmbassador_Maine]

      We hereby inform all potential applicants and stakeholders that the Request for Proposals (RFP) titled “20240103_RFP_NorthernAmbassador VT NH & 20240103_RFP_NorthernAmbassador_Maine, initially issued on January 19, 2024, is officially retracted effective immediately.

      After careful consideration and review, we have determined that the current needs and objectives outlined in the RFP require reassessment to better align with our organizational goals and strategic direction. We understand that this retraction may cause inconvenience and we sincerely apologize for any disruptions this decision may cause to your planning and operations.

      Please be advised of the following:

      1. Cease of Proposal Submissions: All proposal submissions in response to the aforementioned RFP are no longer required. We request that interested parties cease any further proposal development or submission.
      2. Review and Reassessment: Our team will undertake a thorough review and reassessment of our requirements and objectives.
      3. Future Communications: We remain committed to transparency and clear communication. As such, we will provide updates regarding the possibility of a new RFP. Interested parties are encouraged to stay informed through our official communication channels.
      4. Contact for Queries: For any queries or further clarification, please feel free to contact uconn-tab@uconn.edu

      We thank you for your interest and understanding in this matter. We value your willingness to engage with us and look forward to potential future collaborations.

      Sincerely,
      UConn TAB


      About: The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the University of Connecticut Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program (UConn TAB – https://tab.program.uconn.edu/) to request submissions of Proposals from companies, organizations, and individuals to provide assistance and support to ensure that Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine communities and eligible entities are aware of the EPA brownfield grant opportunities and the services that UConn TAB can provide to help these entities take advantage of these brownfield grant opportunities. The selected “Brownfield Ambassador” (one for both VT and NH and one for ME) will contract directly with UConn TAB and help UConn TAB facilitate the delivery of brownfield assistance services equitably to communities in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

      Full RFP:
      20240103_RFP_NorthernAmbassador VT NH
      20240103_RFP_NorthernAmbassador_Maine

      Deadlines:
      Question & Answers (RFI) Due Date and Time 2/7/2024 4:00 PM
      Proposal Due Date and Time 2/16/2024 4:00 PM

      UConn TAB Spring 24 Webinar Series

      Join UConn TAB for our Spring Webinar series. Links to register for the webinars as well as more information will be updated continuously.

      Register for the webinars:
      February 7th (12:00 PM – 12:30 PM)  – UConn TAB Webinar – SEEDS Framework (Strategies for Community Engagement)
      Register Here:
      https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uconn-tab-webinar-seeds-framework-strategies-for-community-engagement-tickets-804044798637?aff=oddtdtcreator

      March 6th (12:00 PM – 12:30 PM)  – UConn TAB Webinar – Stakeholder Analysis (Strategies for Community Engagement)
      Register Here:
      https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uconn-tab-webinar-stakeholder-analysis-tickets-804056985087?aff=oddtdtcreator

      March 20th (12:00 PM – 12:30 PM)  – UConn TAB Webinar – Procurement Services
      Register Here:
      https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uconn-tab-webinar-procurement-services-tickets-804079111267?aff=oddtdtcreator

      April 3rd (12:00 PM – 12:30 PM)  – UConn TAB Webinar – SWOT Analysis (Strategies for Community Engagement)
      Register Here:
      https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uconn-tab-webinar-swot-analysis-a-community-engagement-tool-tickets-804064778397?aff=oddtdtcreator

      May 15th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)  – UConn TAB Webinar – Past EPA Brownfields Grantees Panel
      Register Here:
      https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uconn-tab-webinar-past-grantees-panel-tickets-804081187477?aff=oddtdtcreator