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 Funding opportunities, news, and resources
 Ecology's Affordable Housing Cleanup Grants: apply by March 6
Funding is available to public, private, and nonprofit entities in Washington that are cleaning up contaminated sites under Ecology's supervision when affordable housing will be the end use. For details, see our Jan. 16 special announcement or visit the Affordable Housing Cleanup Grants webpage.
Applications accepted until 4 p.m. Pacific on Wednesday, March 6.
Ecology's Remedial Action Grants: open February 6, due March 6
Funding is available to local governments in Washington to clean up sites and provide safe drinking water to their communities. For details, see our Jan. 16 special announcement or visit these webpages:
Applications accepted from Tuesday, Feb. 6 until 4 p.m. Pacific on Wednesday, March 6.
Ecology's grants for streamflow restoration: due February 29
State and local agencies, Tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations in Washington can apply for competitive streamflow restoration grants from Ecology's Water Resources Program. The funding can be used for water right acquisition projects, water storage, improvements to riparian and fish habitat, and more. The program expects to send offer letters in September 2024.
To learn if your project is eligible:
To apply:
- Watch a recorded webinar on best practices for your application, including information about Secure Access Washington (SAW) and Ecology's Administration of Grants & Loans (EAGL), scoring criteria, and cultural resources.
- Apply for a SAW account if you don't already have one.
- Through SAW, submit a completed application in EAGL by 5 p.m. Pacific on Thursday, Feb. 29.
EPA grant to provide Technical Assistance to Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant Recipients
Applications are due March 1
EPA will award one $3 million grant to a technical assistance provider to support current and potential Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grant recipients. The awardee will provide RLF-specific technical assistance that focuses on the unique complexities of EPA Brownfield RLF Grants with the goal of increasing the capacity of Brownfield RLF Programs nationwide.
- Guidelines and FAQs for the benefits and who's eligible to apply.
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Homepage for Zoom link to webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Pacific.
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Grants.gov to submit applications due Friday, March 1 by 8:59 p.m. Pacific.
Environmental & Climate Justice
 Have an innovative approach to health care in your community? Enter by January 31 to win $25,000.
Local government staff are invited to enter a competition to share their innovative and inclusive approach to public health concerns in their community. If you and your team are employed by a local government such as a city, county, Tribal and territorial government, or utility provider, submit your idea to EPA's Small Communities, Big Challenges Competition for a chance to win a hefty cash prize.
EPA's goal is to better understand the environmental and public health challenges facing rural communities, then share those winning strategies nationwide.
Up to ten winners will each receive $25,000. Five individual winners will receive a one-year membership to the National Environmental Health Association. Entries due by 8:59 p.m. Pacific on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Learn more.
$2 billion available for Community Change Grants: apply by November 21
Community-based nonprofit organizations, local governments, federally recognized Tribes, and higher education institutions are invited to apply for grants that help disadvantaged communities manage environmental and climate justice challenges. Funds are available from EPA's Community Change Grants Program for projects that reduce pollution and build climate resilience and capacity in the community.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis through Grants.gov until 8:59 p.m. Pacific on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Learn more.
 Bring the benefits of local food closer to home...
If your community has been impacted by a Superfund site, you may be eligible for technical assistance from EPA programs that makes healthier food more accessible. The resources are helping communities explore ways for using local foods to revitalize downtowns and create "walkable, healthy, and economically vibrant neighborhoods."
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Three opportunities for pilot workshops are available in 2024 from EPA's Superfund and Local Foods, Local Places programs. There's no formal call for applications: contact your community's Superfund Coordinator for how to apply.
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Download a toolkit and editable templates you can tailor to suit your community's needs. The toolkit has step-by-step instructions for planning and hosting community workshops, and the templates for an agenda, invitation, and presentations will save you time.
Since the "Local Food, Local Places" program launched in 2014, EPA has partnered with 137 communities, including Alaska's Anchorage and Palmer; Idaho's Lapwai (Nez Perce Tribe) and Nampa; Oregon's City of Cottage Grove; and Washington's Skyway Neighborhood in King County.
Watch the 4-minute video below, check out some success stories for inspiration, then contact your Superfund Coordinator to apply.
 Training & Technical Resources
CCLR webinars help you get what you need
The Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) is a technical assistance provider for EPA. They're hosting webinars in January to help EPA Brownfield Grant recipients get the most out of their grants.
Proactive Procurement covers topics such as developing a scope of work that meets your needs, differences between RFPs and RFQs, and how to select vendors and engage and manage contractors.
Reclaiming the Past, Building the Future is an introduction to brownfields with an overview of the land reuse process, project funding sources, and how to get involved with CCLR and other providers.
The recordings will be posted on CCLR's website later, but attending live sessions is always a great opportunity to ask questions.
Proactive procurement (parts 1 & 2): How to ask for & get what you need
(one registration covers both dates)
- Part 1 | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Pacific
- Part 2 | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Pacific
Reclaiming the past, building the future: Brownfield basics
- Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 3–4 p.m. Pacific
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Apply for an EPA 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 nonprofit 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.
EPA's guide for federal brownfields programs & tax incentives
Explore 22 federal programs and 5 federal tax incentives that support brownfields cleanup and revitalization in EPA's 2023 Brownfields Federal Programs Guide.
You'll find descriptions of financial and technical assistance resources available from each agency, and the redevelopment process phase that applies. Each entry also has eligibility information, website links, and contacts, and a "snapshot highlight" of a local brownfield project that leveraged their assistance. Check out departments such as Agriculture, Energy, Transportation, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Small Business Administration--and even the National Endowment for the Arts.
IACC Follow-up
4 out of 5 Oscars recommend taking our survey!
Take this 2-minute survey and tell us what stops you from cleaning up or redeveloping your brownfields. Your responses will remain anonymous, and we'll summarize results and our next steps in the coming months. Read the IACC story in our December newsletter for more information.
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2023 IACC presentations now online
Washington's State Brownfields Team (Ecology, EPA, and Commerce) hosted a roundtable session at the IACC conference in Wenatchee last October and our slide deck is now online. Find more presentations on IACC's Conference 2023 webpage.
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