EPA Announces Availability of Up to $14 Million in Funding for Brownfields Job Training Program Grants

EPA Announces Availability of Up to $14 Million in Funding for Brownfields Job Training Program Grants

July 23, 2025

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2026 Brownfields Job Training Grants Program. These grants put the agency's commitment to protect human health and the environment into action while remaining good stewards of tax dollars and advancing policies to energize the economy.

"The Brownfields Job Training Grants Program is a prime example of how we can be both environmental stewards and champions of good-paying jobs for American families," said EPA Administrator Zeldin. "EPA is Powering the Great American Comeback, ensuring our nation has the cleanest air, land, and water, while directly strengthening local economies."

This funding helps communities address challenges posed by Brownfields through robust job training programs that work alongside remediation and redevelopment efforts. Grant awards are selected through a competitive process and are available for up to $500,000 with a project period of up to five years. The total amount of funding available for the competition is estimated to range from $10,000,000 to $14,000,000.

The grant application may be found on https://www.Grants.govExit EPA's website and applicants must apply by September 26, 2025. For more information, visit EPA's Brownfields Job Training Grants website.

Learn more about the program by reviewing EPA's Brownfields Job Training Best Practices Guide, which offers valuable insights and strategies employed by successful Brownfields Job Training grantees.

Background

EPA's Brownfields Program began in 1995 and has provided nearly $2.9 billion in Brownfield Grants to assess and clean up contaminated properties and return blighted properties to productive reuse. To date, Brownfields investments have leveraged more than $42 billion for cleanup and redevelopment and have created more than 220,500 jobs. Since the Brownfields Job Training Program's inception, over 21,000 individuals have received training and over 16,100 graduates have obtained employment in the environmental field.