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 Federal Grants & Technical Assistance
Grants for protecting community buildings & public health
from wildfire smoke
If your community is bracing for wildfire season, EPA funding can help prepare buildings and protect public health against wildfire smoke. Ranging from $100,000 to
$2 million, these grants can be used for activities such as demonstrations, technical assistance, training, education, and outreach projects, and are targeted for buildings that are public or serve the public and are privately owned or operated.
Applications due Tuesday, May 9. Learn more.
EPA grantmaking program empowers communities
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities grantmaking program is empowering 11 entities to become grantmakers, reduce pollution, and make a difference in their communities. Grantmakers will build their own processes for receiving and evaluating project applications from communities to conduct activities, such as planning, to address local environmental or public health issues (or both).
Applications due 8:59 p.m. Pacific time, Wednesday, May 31. Learn more.
Program to expand high-speed Internet access and use
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program will provide $42.45 billion to government entities for funding planning, infrastructure deployment and adoption programs. Projects should aim to expand Internet access in locations with limited to no service. Learn more.
Letters of Intent due Tuesday, July 18, and initial planning funds applications due Tuesday, August 15. Apply on the NTIA Grants Portal.
Apply for a Targeted Brownfields Assessment
EPA's Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) program promotes the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields by helping states, tribes, municipalities, other government entities, and non-profit organizations minimize the uncertainties of contamination often associated with brownfields. Unlike funded grants, TBAs are an EPA service, and the assessments are conducted by an EPA contractor. A TBA may encompass one or more of three activities:
- “All appropriate inquiries” assessment (Phase I), which includes a background and historical investigation and a site inspection.
- Full site assessment (Phase II), including sampling activities to identify areas of contamination and types and concentrations of contaminants.
- Determining how much more investigation is needed and/or establishing cleanup options and cost estimates based on planned uses after redevelopment.
No application deadlines for this service. Learn more.
Ecology Grants
Environmental restoration grant applications due May 4
Local and tribal governments, state and federal agencies, and public benefit non-profit organizations can apply for funding to complete restoration and enhancement projects and studies. Previous projects include salmon habitat restoration, livestock exclusion fencing, derelict crab pot removal, land acquisition, and stormwater improvement projects. Applicants are reimbursed after project completion with awards typically ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
Applications due 5 p.m. Pacific time, Thursday, May 4. Learn more.
Public participation grants available to individuals, nonprofits affected by contaminated sites
If you've been affected by the release of a hazardous substance in Washington, you can apply for a Public Participation Grant up to $60,000 to help your community get involved in a formal cleanup of the site, or improve public waste management practices. The grants may be eligible for renewal in the second year, too.
Applications due 5 p.m. Pacific time, Thursday, May 11. Learn more.
Independent remedial action grants available to local govt.
We're accepting applications for Independent Remedial Action Grants through mid-June. These grants are available to local governments that have completed an independent cleanup through the Voluntary Cleanup Program and received a no further action determination. Applications due 5 p.m. Pacific time, Friday, June 16.
Review Ecology's Guidance for Independent Remedial Action Grants for the 2021–23 biennium. If you have any questions, contact:
Conferences & Trainings
Brownfields featured at NW Remediation Conference May 2 (Tacoma)
Join us at the region’s largest remediation conference for the latest information and best practices for cleanup professionals, regulators, and property owners. Brownfields are a big part of this year's agenda:
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Northwest Brownfields Update: The morning keynote panel discussion will cover programmatic challenges, loans and grants, technical assistance and resources, equity and inclusion, community engagement, and policy developments.
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Transforming Tacoma: At the lunch keynote, Ben Maulk will discuss the University of Washington - Tacoma Campus Redevelopment Project, including adaptive reuse buildings, the retail components, transit service, and private development on surrounding properties.
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Agenda Track C Brownfields: Attend sessions on PFAS management, building partnerships, and success stories from small and rural communities.
Affordable housing guidance webinar May 4
Dept. of Commerce is hosting Land Capacity and Adequate Provisions Guidance Webinar Thursday, May 4, 12:30–2 p.m. Pacific time.
The webinar complements their Racially Disparate Impacts Webinar and Guidance and Data for Updating Housing Elements Webinar.
Learn to leverage vacant properties in 3-part webinar series
Center for Creative Land Recycling and EPA Region 9 are hosting a webinar series to help you transform vacant land into vibrant land renewal. You'll be provided with tools, support, and potential funding sources to support your community's vision, while eliminating neighborhood eyesores and liabilities through land reuse. The March 22 and April 19 webinars are available online, and the final session will be held Wednesday, May 10, 1 p.m. Pacific time.
Contaminated Properties in the NW training seminar
June 1 (Seattle & virtual)
Join the conversation as experts share insights on issues that can impede property development. You'll hear updates from Ecology and PLIA; discuss affordable housing programs and development incentives; learn the latest regulatory updates on PFAS and vapor intrusion; and discover options for insurance recovery and dealing with contamination in commercial leasing. Continuing legal education credits available.
Hybrid seminar on Thursday, June 1 in Seattle or online. Learn more.
Registration open for National Brownfields Conference
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends and best practices in brownfields remediation, redevelopment, environmental justice and sustainability.
News
Nominations open for the WA Smart Communities Awards
The Governor’s Smart Communities Awards recognize outstanding efforts of local communities and their partners throughout Washington state, creating vibrant and livable communities by achieving the goals of the Growth Management Act and other community development objectives. Awards are available in six categories. Learn more.
Nominations are open through Friday, June 2.
Infrastructure funding from the WA Public Works Board
If you're an infrastructure manager for roads and bridges, domestic water, wastewater, stormwater, or solid waste, recycling and organics, it’s time to get ready for a funding cycle! The PWB is opening its 2023–25 funding cycle in May. Learn more.
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