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Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Grants is a grant from EPA Region 3 that funds the assessment and cleanup of contaminated brownfield properties in Pennsylvania to support community revitalization and sustainable land reuse. Local governments and nonprofits are eligible to apply for funding to assess and remediate sites that are contaminated or perceived to be contaminated.
The program is part of EPA's national Brownfields and Land Revitalization Program, collaborating with federal, state, and tribal partners. Grant amounts vary based on site conditions and project scope.
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Grants and Funding | US EPA Revitalizing contaminated properties transforms not just the land but also the surrounding communities. That’s why EPA is committed to helping you assess, clean up and sustainably reuse brownfield sites across the country.
EPA’s Brownfields and Land Revitalization Program collaborates with federal partners, state agencies, Tribal Nations and other EPA offices to provide direct funding for a variety of brownfield-related activities. Explore the types of funding available for EPA's Brownfields Grants. Review fact sheets on current and past grantees .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local governments and nonprofits in Pennsylvania. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program (Region 3) is a grant from the Institute for Sustainable Communities in partnership with EPA Region 3 that funds environmental and climate justice work in underserved communities. Serving Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and 7 federally recognized tribes, the program distributes subgrants of $75,000 to $350,000 for assessment, planning, or development activities addressing environmental issues. Eligible applicants include community-based nonprofits, local governments, institutions of higher education, and Native American organizations. The program is part of EPA's $40 million Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program, with a deadline of December 1, 2026.
Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant Program is a grant from EPA Region 3 that funds state agency implementation of nonpoint source pollution management plans under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. Pennsylvania state agencies may apply for approximately $4,846,500 in available funding annually to address agricultural runoff, urban stormwater, and other nonpoint pollution sources affecting water quality. Eligible applicants are state agencies in Pennsylvania. The program supports a wide range of watershed restoration and water quality improvement activities.
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants is a grant from EPA Region 3 that funds improvements to solid waste and recycling infrastructure for local governments in Pennsylvania. Individual awards of up to $4,998,070 are available to help municipalities modernize collection systems, improve material recovery, and reduce contamination in the recycling stream. Eligible applicants are local governments in Pennsylvania. EPA released updated SWIFR program guidance in December 2025.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.