FY26 EPA Brownfield Grants: What You Need to Know

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to release its FY 2026 solicitations for Brownfield grants this fall. Communities and organizations looking to clean up and revitalize contaminated properties should prepare now for this key funding opportunity. These grants—offered under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and EPA’s regular budget—support a range of brownfield activities, from environmental assessment to site cleanup and redevelopment planning.

Grant Programs Expected

EPA will solicit applications for several major Brownfield grant categories:

• Multipurpose Grants

• Assessment Grants (including community-wide, coalition, and state/tribal grants)

• Cleanup Grants

The exact release date is expected in Fall 2025, with a submission deadline approximately 60 days after the solicitations are published. Interested applicants should review the Types of Brownfield Grant Funding page to understand eligibility and requirements.

Anticipated Funding Amounts

Although amounts may change, EPA has shared estimated funding levels for FY 2026:

Multipurpose Grants

• Max Grant: $1,000,000

• Max Period: 5 years

• Estimated Awards: 20

• Total Available: $20 million (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law)

Community-wide Assessment Grants

• Max Grant: $500,000

• Max Period: 4 years

• Estimated Awards: 70

• Total Available: $35 million (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law)

Assessment Coalition Grants

• Max Grant: $1,500,000

• Max Period: 4 years

• Estimated Awards: 39

• Total Available: $58.7 million (regular appropriated funds)

Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes

• Max Grant: $2,000,000

• Max Period: 5 years

• Estimated Awards: 18

• Total Available: $35 million (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law)

Cleanup Grants

• Smaller Cleanup Grants: $500,000 each

• Larger Cleanup Grants: up to $4,000,000 each

• Estimated Awards: 10 (small), 26 (large)

• Total Available: $107 million (combined)

  
  

Preparing to Apply

Because of the competitive nature of these grants, communities and nonprofits are encouraged to start preparing now. This includes identifying eligible brownfield sites, engaging partners, and drafting compelling project narratives. With billions of dollars committed to brownfield redevelopment under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this is a historic opportunity to secure resources for environmental justice, economic revitalization, and community health.

Stay tuned for the official solicitations this fall and begin laying the groundwork now to put your community in a strong position to apply.