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Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund RLF Grants | US EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund RLF Grants Revolving Loan Fund Grants provide funding for a grant recipient to capitalize a revolving loan fund and to provide loans and subgrants to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites. Through these grants, EPA strengthens the marketplace and encourages stakeholders to leverage resources to clean up and redevelop brownfields.
When loans are repaid, the loan amount is returned to the fund and re-lent to other borrowers, providing an ongoing source of capital within a community. An eligible RLF Grant applicant may apply as an individual entity or as an RLF Coalition comprised of two or more entities.
A RLF Grant applicant may apply for up to $1,000,000 to address brownfield sites contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum), and/or petroleum. The period of performance is up to five years .
To enable current high-performing RLF recipients to continue the program momentum they have built, in 2021 EPA made two changes to our Brownfields RLF Program: Beginning in the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) RLF Grant competition, only those entities that do not have an open Brownfields RLF cooperative agreement will be eligible to apply for funding.
When current high-performing RLF recipients are selected for non-competitive supplemental funding, EPA may choose to award a new grant, rather than extend the period of performance of the current cooperative agreement.
Some key features of RLF Grants include: RLF programs are designed to operate for many years (possibly decades) and as such, the terms and conditions of cooperative agreements require long-term resource commitments by the RLF Grant recipient. In addition, grant recipients are expected to comply with certain reporting requirements, even after the RLF Grant is closed.
Recipients need to have a strong understanding of real estate financing principles and approaches, including loan underwriting, loan servicing, and credit analysis. Recipients need to have the ability to market the RLF program on an on-going basis during the performance period of the grant, and after the close out of the RLF Grant.
Recipients commit to properly manage the program income generated by their RLF program in perpetuity, unless they terminate the agreement and return the program income to EPA (see RLF Closeout Resources below). To learn more about Brownfields RLF grants and ways local leaders use these funds as a catalyst for community success by providing gap financing to spur redevelopment in EPA Region 3, see the following video .
EPA will issue a request for RLF Grants in FY 2027. Relevant Brownfields Grant Program policy changes impacting the FY 2027 competitions will be published this summer, as needed. Additionally, RLF recipients who have an open RLF cooperative agreement and meet other eligibility criteria have an opportunity to request Supplemental Funding.
FY 2026 Supplemental Funding requests were due on March 16, 2026 . For the latest information on RLF program policy, see the FY23 RLF Policy Memorandum (pdf) and RLF Program Frequently Asked Questions . Grant Application Resources List of Entities Eligible to Apply for RLF Grants FY 2025 RLF Grant Application Resources RLF Grant Application Resources from Prior Years Revolving Loan Fund Grant Fact Sheet (pdf) (413.
4 KB, EPA-560-F-22-305) Renewable Energy or Energy-Efficient Approaches in Brownfields Redevelopment (pdf) (395. 27 KB, February 2025) Socially Distant Engagement Ideas for Brownfields Grant Applicants (pdf) RLF Supplemental Funding Resources Resources from Prior Years to Request Supplemental Funding for RLF Grants Sample Post-Closeout Report FY22 RLF Closeout Agreement Template (docx) (63.
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89 KB, Last updated June 2025) RLF Grant Recipient Resources Build America, Buy America Act September 2023 Recording for ACRES Training for RLF Grantees Webinar (mp3) Slides for ACRES Training for RLF Grantees Webinar (pdf) August 2023 Recording for FY23 RLF Policy Webinar (mp3) FY23 RLF Policy Webinar Slides (pdf) January 2023 RLF ACRES Training Frequently Asked Questions about Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, and Cleanup Grants Programmatic Requirements Information on Sites Eligible for Brownfields Funding under CERCLA § 104(k) (pdf) Information on Defenses to CERCLA Liability Brownfields Grant Reporting/Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES) These Brownfields Solutions Series fact sheets provide an overview to those interested in applying for an RLF Grant, and information to new RLF recipients on how to establish an RLF program.
Filling the Gap: Flexible RLF Programs Can Make a Proposal a Reality Bridging the Gap: Brownfields Loans as part of the Capital Stack Looking Outside the Box: Brownfields Loan Funds Prove Critical in Supportive and Affordable Housing Projects Uncovering All the Possibilities: Maximizing Your Community’s Funding Sources RLF Webinar I: National RLF Policies and Terms & Conditions Overview (pptx) RLF Webinar I: Audio (mp3) RLF Webinar II: RLF Site & Applicant Eligibility (pptx) RLF Webinar III: Davis-Bacon (ppt) RLF Webinar IV: Acing an Audit: How to Manage Your RLF Grant Files (pptx) RLF Webinar IV: Audio (mp3) RLF Webinar V: Getting Your RLF Moving: Tips & Tricks from the Experts (pdf) RLF Webinar VI: The RLF Fine Print: Understanding Unique RLF Requirements (pptx) RLF Webinar VI: Audio (mp3) With the signing of the 2002 Brownfields Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act, new RLF Grants, awarded under CERCLA § 104(k) from FY 2003 forward, were left with no provision for the use of discounted loans.
This policy meets this need, giving RLF Grant recipients additional options to achieve cleanup goals, in keeping with prudent lending practices. Federal Register Notice (PDF) (2 pp, 145K) Brownfields and Land Revitalization Contact Us about Brownfields and Land Revitalization Contact Us about Brownfields and Land Revitalization to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on May 22, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments, Indian tribes, and non-profit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants is funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 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.
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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.
Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant (SDC) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This grant program provides funding to states and territories to then make grants to public water systems in small or disadvantaged communities to address emerging contaminants, including PFAS. Eligible activities include projects addressing PFAS in drinking water, source water, household water-quality testing, local contractor training, and activities necessary for a state to respond to an emerging contaminant. The primary purpose is to address challenges of PFAS in drinking water.
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.
The EPA Gulf of America Division announced up to $50 million on May 5 for 20-30 Farmer-to-Farmer demonstration grants of $1.5M-$2.5M each across EPA Regions 3-8. Applications close June 19, 2026. The geographic scope spans from Pennsylvania to Texas — eighteen states drained by the Mississippi-Atchafalaya system — and the funding model rebuilds the federal conservation playbook around farmer-led demonstrations rather than top-down agency design.
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