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Stop by our table at IACC in Wenatchee, Tuesday–Thursday, October 22–24! |
Brownfield funding opportunities
  Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup grants now available from EPA: Apply by November 14
The solicitation window is open for competitive grants from the EPA called Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup grants. (They're actually bundled as Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup grants (MARCS) but Multipurpose grants are not being offered this year.)
Get started on your application now. We can help you get ready to apply for a grant for a Washington project. Contact Ecology's Brownfields Program Lead Ali Furmall and Program Planner Tina Hochwender.
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The Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) offers no-cost review of EPA grant applications from EPA Regions 9 and 10. Contact CCLR and email your draft application by Friday, November 1. Learn more about this FREE service.
Community Change Grants: Apply by November 21
EPA's Community Change Grants can help your community manage big issues such as environmental and climate justice. Twenty-one recipients have already been selected including organizations in Spokane, Oregon, and Idaho. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more. Apply in Grants.gov by 8:59 p.m. Pacific on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Washington Brownfield Workshops 2024
Local hosts share roadblocks, success stories, and fun walking tours
Three host communities welcomed more than 80 guests during the 2024 Washington Brownfield Workshops this September and sparked inspiration for people who are considering redeveloping brownfields in their communities, too.
"Our hosts and tour leaders were amazing," said Ecology Brownfields Lead Ali Furmall. "They helped people realize brownfield redevelopment projects aren't just possible when you've got a good team--you can knock them out of the park."
Watch for our workshop recap in a special edition newsletter later this month.
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Housing-related funding
Housing activity funds available to nonprofits, municipalities, federally recognized Tribes
Two funding opportunities from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture are available to qualified organizations that repair, construct, or develop homes:
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Mutual Self-help Housing Technical Assistance Grants support local, self-help housing construction projects. Application deadline remains open.
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Rural Housing Site Loans are used to acquire and develop sites for housing that will be constructed by the Self-Help method. Application deadline remains open. Learn more.
Learn more about USDA's Single Family Housing Programs.
Other funding opportunities
Funding to improve Washington's water quality: Apply by October 15
Grants and loans are available from Ecology's Water Quality Combined Funding Program for projects that improve and protect water quality. See the map of projects funded in fiscal year 2025. Eligible entities include:
- Counties, cities, and towns
- Federally recognized Tribal governments
- Special purpose districts
- Conservation districts
- Nonprofit organizations (only those qualify for Section 319 grants)
Apply in Ecology's Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) by 5 p.m. Pacific on Tuesday, October 15. Learn more.
Rural communities can boost their outdoor tourism economies: Apply by October 16
EPA's Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) program provides planning assistance to small towns and rural communities to help them boost their outdoor recreation economy and revitalize their main streets. Past recipients include the communities of Haines, Alaska, and John Day, Oregon. Learn more.
Air quality grants help protect overburdened communities: Apply by October 24
Washington organizations can apply for grants to conduct community engagement and develop projects that reduce air pollution. The funds will serve communities identified as overburdened and highly impacted by air pollution, as well as participating Tribes.
For help and technical assistance:
Learn more about this new grant program:
Applications accepted in Ecology's Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) until Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.
Washington recreation grants available: Apply throughout the fall
Funding is available from Washington State Recreation Conservation Office (RCO) for projects focusing on trails, boating, outdoor learning for kids, or firearm and archery ranges. This is the last time applications will be accepted until 2026 so grab them if you can.
Application deadlines vary. Webinar recordings available for each grant type. Read the media release. Learn more.
Rural businesses may be eligible for national funding: Apply by December 31
If your organization is a) a current or former Rural Utilities Service Electric or Telecommunication borrower, or b) a not-for-profit utility that's eligible under the Rural Electrification Act, you can apply for competitive funding from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to help your business create and save jobs. The next round of applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Learn more.
Webinars: Renewable energy on contaminated sites
Learn about renewable energy opportunities on contaminated sites with EPA's RE-Powering America's Land initiative.
Financial webinar for Tribes on October 15
In the final installment of this financial series, speakers will discuss how Tribal governments and their partner organizations are finding new and interesting ways to layer capital for Tribal projects.
Layering the capital stack in Indian Country | Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Pacific
Conferences
IACC Annual Conference in Wenatchee October 22–24
The annual, 3-day Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council conference in Wenatchee is a great opportunity for Washington communities, state agencies, and local governments to connect. Stop by our table to talk with our team and join us for two sessions:
- Brownfields 101: Practical ways to navigate through cleanup and redevelopment, with EPA and Commerce
- Creating affordable housing on formerly contaminated properties
Learn more about IACC. Access conference materials.
Still time to register! Reclaiming Vacant Properties conference in St. Louis, Missouri: October 9–11
Hands-on workshops, networking, and new ideas are some of the reasons people are registering for this national conference, and here are two more: you'll learn about a) recent laws that could change how your community deals with vacant property, and b) high-priority issues like creating opportunities for affordable housing. Learn more.
Your city could host the 2028 Greater & Greener Conference! Apply by November 7
(We can't believe we're talking about 2028 either, but what a great opportunity to showcase another extraordinary urban park in the Pacific Northwest.)
Greater & Greener is the premiere urban parks conference held every two years by City Parks Alliance in partnership with a local host city. This conference is different from others, thanks to an interactive learning approach and more time spent outside than inside. It's a forum for urban park innovation, with an audience of urban park leaders, design professionals, advocates, funders, and other park champions.
- Complete the form to receive the Request for Proposal.
- Apply by 8:59 p.m. Pacific on Thursday, Nov. 7.
The Bean awaits: National Brownfields Conference in Chicago August 5–8, 2025
Save the date for EPA's major brownfields training conference in Chicago next summer and submit your ideas now.
Contact us if you have a brownfield project!
In case you missed our previous issues:
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Si tiene preguntas o desea obtener más información sobre propiedades o terrenos abandonados o subutilizados que podrían tener contaminación ambiental pero potencialmente ser aptos para revitalización, comuníquese con: Elaine Heim, elaine.heim@ecy.wa.gov (360) 584-3750
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如果您有任何疑問或想瞭解更多關於棕地即曾經的工業或商業用地的資訊，請聯繫 : Elaine Heim, elaine.heim@ecy.wa.gov (360) 584-3750
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Nếu quý vị có câu hỏi hoặc muốn biết thêm thông tin về bất động sản bị bỏ hoang hoặc không sử dụng có thể gây ô nhiễm môi trường, được gọi là “brownfields” vui lòng liên hệ : Elaine Heim, elaine.heim@ecy.wa.gov (360) 584-3750
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브라운필드 (환경오염이 가능한 버려지거나 잘 사용되지 않는 부지)에 대해 질문이 있거나, 더 많은 정보를 원하시면 다음 연락처로 문의하세요: Elaine Heim, elaine.heim@ecy.wa.gov (360) 584-3750
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