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The California Equitable Communities Revitalization Grant (ECRG) is a grant from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) that funds brownfield cleanup and land reuse projects to address historic environmental injustices in underserved communities. Over two funding rounds, the program has provided $131 million in grants to 90 projects statewide, with over 80% located in environmental justice communities.
Funded projects support land uses such as parks, green spaces, housing, and other community assets. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other entities in California working on brownfield remediation and revitalization. A third round of funding has been deferred pending state budget reallocations; future opportunities will be announced when available.
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DTSC Equitable Community Revitalization Grant - www. cclr. org DTSC Equitable Community Revitalization Grant Equitable Community Revitalization Grant The Department of Toxic Substances Control’s Office of Brownfields Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) has provided $131 million in grants to 90 projects statewide.
The program has given California communities an unprecedented opportunity to address historic environmental injustices and has set a new path for land use that has immediate and lasting benefits, such as recreational uses (parks and other green spaces), housing and other community assets. The Center for Creative Land Recycling serves as DTSC’s Brownfield Technical Assistance Provider (B-TAP).
In this role, we serve as a partner to DTSC throughout the development and implementation of the grant program. This includes providing one-on-one assistance to applicants and grantees, distributing communications about CVCI grant programs, and assisting the creation of educational materials, among other activities. The grant has had two rounds of funding with over 80% of these projects located in environmental justice communities.
Funding for ECRG Round 3 has been reallocated to address other state priorities and community needs, and therefore, there is currently no opening date for a third round. We encourage grantees, stakeholders, and community members to stay engaged and watch for future opportunities that may support the launch of Round 3.
You can view a map of current award sites here Nicole manages the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) and Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) programs for DTSC. An intersectional environmentalist, she is passionate about protecting both people and the planet. Previously, she managed an urban forestry program at an environmental nonprofit, overseeing the planting of over 1,200 trees and engaging 5,000 community members.
Nicole is driven by the desire for her work to have a positive impact! Ignacio, a redevelopment expert, coordinates CCLR’s technical assistance program, drawing from his 20-year tenure with the City of Emeryville’s Redevelopment Agency. His extensive 30+-year public sector development experience encompasses financial analysis, financing, feasibility analyses, project and program management, and urban design.
Instrumental in the city’s redevelopment of blighted, contaminated property, Ignacio holds degrees in Architecture and City Planning.
Brownfield Revitalization Specialist Jim has an extensive career facilitating redevelopment projects and programs through real estate, affordable housing, city planning, financing, and design with Community Development departments of a county and a mid-size suburban City and the Planning Department of San Francisco. He has served as the Housing Development Director for two non-profit organizations and developed housing on brownfields.
He enjoys providing technical assistance, planning, and state and federal grant support. Brownfield Revitalization Specialist Sebastian joined CCLR with 7 years of experience in Chemical Industry helping to clean-up and redevelop contaminated sites. He has expertise in sustainability, including brownfield revitalization, waste management, environmental policy, solar implementation, and life cycle analysis.
He played a key role in managing the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant, aiding applicants and grantees in planning and executing brownfield projects. Sebastian assists in designing budgets aligned with remediation success and provides expertise on Sustainable Remediation.
Brownfield Revitalization Specialist Janet Naito is a Brownfield Revitalization Specialist and a member of the CCLR BTAP team dedicated to bringing applicants through the ECRG grant process. Janet has over 30 years of experience working with local, State and Federal government agencies, communities and private stakeholders to restore properties for productive use.
Prior to joining CCLR, she managed a branch within the California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s Brownfields and Environmental Restoration Program. Learn More about DTSC’s ECRG Website View more funding sources for revitalization in California. These other programs can be leveraged with ECRG funding to clean up and build up on idle properties.
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California Equitable Communities Revitalization Grant (ECRG) is funded by California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The California Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) is a grant from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) that funds community organizations to hire independent Technical Advisors (TAs) who help communities engage meaningfully in the cleanup of contaminated properties. Approximately $1.5 million in total funding is available, with individual grants ranging from $40,000 to $150,000. Eligible communities must be underserved and vulnerable, demonstrated by a CalEnviroScreen score of 75 or above or similar criteria. Grant funds can support TA services, Community Science projects, and activities that help residents understand and advocate during cleanup processes. Eligible applicants are California community organizations located near DTSC-overseen contaminated sites.
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program is sponsored by California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). The RLF program, partially funded by the U. S. EPA, provides grants and low-interest loans for brownfields sites where redevelopment or reuse is planned, assisting with the cost of implementing hazardous substance or petroleum cleanup.
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