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Brownfields 2024 Job Training Grant is a program from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 that funds nonprofits and local governments to build local workforces capable of assessing, cleaning up, and preparing contaminated brownfield sites for reuse.
Training programs funded by the grant enable graduates to obtain skills for full-time, sustainable employment in hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, and petroleum products within the environmental field. Programs prioritize unemployed and under-employed residents of communities impacted by waste facilities and blighted properties. Awards reach up to $500,000.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations and local governments seeking to develop environmental workforce training programs.
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Brownfields Job Training Grants | US EPA Brownfields Job Training Grants The revised Brownfields Job Training Programs Best Practices Guide is now available! View the learn more about strategies used by successful Brownfields job training grantees to develop sustainable programs. Use the inquiry form to submit a question or technical assistance request.
About the Brownfields Job Training Program Eligible Types of Training Getting Started for Applicants Resources for Brownfields Job Training Grant Recipients Other Job Training Resources to Explore About the Brownfields Job Training Program EPA’s Brownfields Job Training Program provides technical assistance to help nonprofits, local governments, and other eligible organizations build local workforces to perform assessment, cleanup, or preparation of contaminated sites (including brownfields) for reuse.
Training programs funded by Brownfields Job Training Grants enable program graduates to obtain skills to secure full-time, sustainable employment in various aspects of hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, and petroleum products within the larger environmental field, including sustainable remediation, chemical safety and site preparation for the revitalization of brownfields.
Training programs prioritize unemployed and under-employed residents of communities impacted by a variety of waste facilities, blighted properties and contaminated sites. EPA’s Brownfields Job Training Program hosts periodic technical assistance webinars and professional learning calls for program applicants and recipients. Get updates and details about success stories, grant opportunities, and best practices.
Explore upcoming and recorded webinars. Access presentations from the Professional Learning Community (PLC). Professional Learning Community (PLC) Job training class Los Angeles Conservation Corps Eligible Types of Training All eligible training must have a direct connection to facilitating the inventory of brownfield sites, site assessments, remediation of brownfield sites, community involvement, or site preparation.
EPA evaluates each Brownfields Job Training Grant application to determine the eligibility of proposed training courses. The following examples illustrate the types of training courses that Brownfields Job Training Program funds may be used to offer. For a more complete list of eligible training courses and examples of courses that are ineligible, visit List of Eligible and Ineligible Brownfield Job Training Courses .
Brownfields hazardous waste training “Green Remediation” technologies Green infrastructure and stormwater management Emergency planning, preparedness, and response training for emergencies leading to contamination on brownfield sites Enhanced environmental health and safety related to site remediation Energy efficiency and alternative energy technologies Training in assessment, inventory, analysis, and remediation of brownfield sites Use of techniques and methods for cleanup of hazardous substances Awareness training in Environmental Stewardship Training in strategies for environmental mitigation, adaptation, or resiliency Participants in the Brownfields Job Training Program (Photo credit: RichmondWorks) Getting Started for Applicants Are you interested in applying for Brownfields Job Training funding?
If so, review these tips for getting prepared and registering with SAM. gov/ Review Frequently Asked Questions About Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants to find answers to questions often asked by prospective applicants. Explore the Brownfields Job Training Current and Past Grantees Map to learn about past and current grantee programs, including the training courses they offer and the certifications their students receive.
If resources permit, EPA Regions may conduct open meetings with potential applicants. Check with your regional Brownfields Job Training Program Contact . Note that EPA can respond to questions from applicants about threshold criteria.
EPA staff cannot meet with applicants to discuss draft applications or provide assistance in responding to evaluation criteria. Check out the FY 2026 Brownfields Job Training Grants web page and for the last Notice of Funding Opportunity. Resources for Brownfields Job Training Grant Recipients Below are links to reporting forms for Brownfields Job Training Grant recipients, as well as links to additional resources.
Brownfields Job Training Grants Technical Assistance Resources Job Training Reporting Form (pdf) (147. 08 KB, April 2023, EPA Form: 6200-04) Grant Recipient Reporting Other Job Training Resources to Explore The additional resources linked below may be useful to communities who are creating job training programs. Search on Grants.
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Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund - This grant initiative funds demonstration grants to states to support businesses in creating or expanding training programs that provide workers with the critical industry skills needed to fill in-demand jobs in those states and advance national economic priorities.
Explore the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program and other competitive grant opportunities from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration. The websites linked below may provide useful information for potential applicants for and recipients of Brownfields Job Training Grants.
Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center empowers educators and offers more than 400 instructional materials, publications, and occupational/workforce analyses. American Association of Community Colleges is an advocacy organization for more than 1,000 community colleges. Career Onestop provides a platform to explore careers, training, and jobs (sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor).
Green America helps people and businesses reduce emissions and advance clean energy. Home Builders Institute provides trade skills training and education for the building industry, Interstate Renewable Energy Council advances efforts supporting rapid adoption of clean energy and energy efficiency. National Association of Workforce Boards is a network of local community workforce development boards.
National Council for Workforce Education builds inclusive networks of workforce professionals that champion innovation, economic opportunity National Environmental Health Association offers courses and certifications to enhance knowledge, skill, and professional growth opportunities National Partnership for Environmental Technology Education is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that helps facilitate, partnerships with educational institutions, industry, and government.
U.S. Department of Transportation Workforce Development supports initiative to develop the transportation workforce. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education administers, coordinates programs that are related to adult education and literacy, career and technical education, and community colleges. U.S. Department of Energy focuses on developing and enhancing workforce skills related to clean energy.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Brownfields 2024 Job Training Grant is funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
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