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FY27 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This program provides grants to recruit and train unemployed and underemployed individuals with the skills needed to secure long-term employment in the environmental field, specifically related to the assessment, cleanup, or preparation of contaminated sites (brownfields) for re…
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Brownfields Job Training Grants | US EPA Brownfields Job Training Grants The FY 2027 Brownfields Job Training Grant competition is now open! Applications are due September 23, 2026 . Find helpful resources and a link to the application on Grants.
gov here . Please join EPA's free public outreach webinar to learn more and ask questions about the grant application process on August 6, 2026 at 2-4 PM EST . Click the link below or dial the phone number and enter the webinar ID.
Webinar Link: https://usepa. zoomgov. com/j/1652364500 Join by phone: 1 646 828 7666 Use the inquiry form to submit a question or technical assistance request.
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.
Check out the revised Brownfields Job Training Programs Best Practices Guide to learn more about strategies used by successful Brownfields job training grantees to develop sustainable programs. 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 2027 Brownfields Job Training Grants web page 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. gov to find assistance listings for all federal agencies.
Learn about the HAZMAT Safety & Training, Worker Training Program from the National Institutes for Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
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.
U.S. Department of Labor, Workforce Investment provides information, advice, job search assistance, supportive services, and training for in-demand industries and occupations. U.S. EPA, Energy and the Environment provides information and resources about clean energy, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and efficient combined heat and power.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, local governments, and other eligible organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was September 23, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
FY27 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants is funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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