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The Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program is a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency that funds the cleanup and revitalization of brownfield sites across Ohio. Assessment grants are available up to $300,000, while remediation grants can reach up to $1,000,000 per site in FY2026.
Eligible remediation activities include site acquisition, demolition, and installation of infrastructure necessary to prepare brownfields for economic development or housing construction.
Lead entities eligible to apply include counties, townships, municipalities, port authorities, conservancy districts, park districts, county land reutilization corporations, and for-profit organizations, provided the applicant did not cause or contribute to the contamination.
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Resources — Revitalizing Ohio's Brownfields Ohio Brownfields Conference 2026 Conference Information 2026 Conference Registration 2026 Conference Sponsorship Ohio Brownfields Conference 2026 Conference Information 2026 Conference Registration 2026 Conference Sponsorship Ohio Brownfields Conference 2026 Conference Information 2026 Conference Registration 2026 Conference Sponsorship Updates, Information, and Guides About Brownfield Remediation and Revitalization Programs Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC) is proud to serve as a trusted resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about brownfields and brownfield remediation and redevelopment opportunities in Ohio.
Since 2021, we have utilized the Ohio Brownfields website as a one-stop shop with resources, updates, information, and guidance materials on not only the Brownfield Remediation Program , but all federal and state programs that can be utilized to revitalize and redevelop brownfield sites across the state.
Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program The Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program (BRP) provides grants for the clean-up and remediation of brownfield sites.
Remediation activities includes the acquisition of a brownfield, demolition performed at a brownfield, and the installation or upgrade of the minimum amount of infrastructure necessary to make a brownfield site operational for economic development activity, including the construction of housing.
Federal and State Programs Beyond the BRP, the State of Ohio and federal government offer a variety of brownfield remediation programs, tools, and incentives that can assist Ohio communities clean-up and revitalize blighted brownfield sites. Additional Research and Resources There is a wealth of knowledge exists about the benefits of brownfield remediation and the best practices for public expenditure in brownfield clean-ups.
Frequently Asked Questions Understanding what constitutes a brownfield, and how brownfields can be repurposed once clean-up work is completed. Information in this section has been gathered from a number of sources, including the Ohio & U.S. EPA.
Greater Ohio Policy Center Joins NBC 4’s Daytime Columbus Greater Ohio Policy Center's Aaron Clapper and Jason Warner join the NBC 4 program Daytime Columbus to discuss our work advocating for brownfield remediation efforts and the impact this has had cleaning-up former industrial sites around the greater Columbus region. This segment originally aired on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Ohio’s Brownfield Remediation Program FY26 Brownfield Remediation Program Guidelines and Scoring Rubric The Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program provides grants for the clean-up and remediation of brownfield sites.
Remediation activities includes the acquisition of a brownfield, demolition performed at a brownfield, and the installation or upgrade of the minimum amount of infrastructure necessary to make a brownfield site operational for economic development activity, including the construction of housing.
Changes made by the budget expand remediation activities to include demolition and infrastructure development costs associated with constructing, upgrading, or extending infrastructure necessary to make a brownfield operational. On October 21st, 2025, the Ohio Department of Development released the program guidelines for the Brownfield Remediation Program.
>>>>> Legislative changes made to the BRP eliminated the first-come, first-serve granting process. Starting with grant awards in FY26, grants will be merit-based. ODOD has released the scoring rubric for FY26 grant applications for the BRP.
>>>>> View the FY26 BRP Guidelines View the FY26 BRP Scoring Rubric Other Federal & State Programs OWDA Brownfield Loan Program The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) created the Brownfield Loan Progra m in 1995 for the purposes of providing financial assistance for the undertaking of any “voluntary action” and thereby providing funding for the cleanup of contaminated property, through direct loans.
A direct fact sheet for the program is accessible here . JobsOhio Revitalization Program The JobsOhio Revitalization Program offers loans and grants to companies to redevelop underutilized properties — both land and buildings — and put them back into productive use. This funding mitigates the financial risk and accelerates the speed at which sites are redeveloped.
Eligible sites include brownfields. Additional information on the program, which includes loans, grants, and dollars for Phase II assessments, is accessible on the JobsOhio website . ODOD Ohio Brownfield Fund In addition to the newly created Brownfield Remediation Fund , the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) operates the Ohio Brownfield Fund.
The Ohio Brownfield Fund is a collection of funding sources that can be used to help plan, assess, and remediate brownfields throughout the state. ODOD, in partnership with Ohio EPA and the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR), also has a resource to help clean up abandoned gas and service stations throughout Ohio.
ODOD Abandoned Gas Station Fund The Abandoned Gas Station Cleanup Grant provides funding to assess and clean up former gas and service stations with documented petroleum releases. Local government entities and land banks who own an eligible property or who have an agreement with the landowner may apply. The applicant and property owner cannot have contributed to the prior release of petroleum or other hazardous substances on the site.
OEPA Technical Assistance The Ohio EPA’s Ohio Brownfields section administers two brownfield assistance programs –Targeted Brownfield Assessment and Technical Assistance. Both programs purpose is to assist local government entities with their goal of transforming blighted properties into economic and community assets.
Capitalized by a grant from United States Environmental Protection Agenda (USEPA), the brownfield assistance programs target community driven projects in need of property assessment and technical assistance. Eligible applicants include local government entities such as counties, cities, villages, townships, port authorities and county land banks.
The Targeted Brownfield Assessment (TBA) program provides property assessment services at no cost to eligible applicants. SABR utilizes either in-house field staff or contractors to perform the requested assistance and the applicant receives a written report of the work performed. OEPA Voluntary Action Program Voluntary Action Program (VAP) grant funding is available to cover costs associated with VAP technical assistance (TA).
In general, the volunteer determines the scope of a VAP TA review and what questions or issues are evaluated. Exceptions include EIP or MOA reviews as the scopes for these are set by Ohio EPA policy. United States Environmental Protection Agency The USEPA has a number of resources and general information about brownfields available on their website .
Additional Resources & Research There is a wealth of knowledge exists about the benefits of brownfield remediation and the best practices for public expenditure in brownfield clean-ups. Turning Brownfields Into Jobfields Carl Van Horn, K. A.
Dixon, Greg Lawler and Dan Segal (1999), John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Edward J.
Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy Impact of Brownfields on Residential Property Values in Cincinnati Oana Mihaescu and Rainer vom Hofe (April 2013), School of Planning, University of Cincinnati Benefits of Public Investment in Brownfield Cleanup and Redevelopment Nancy Frank, PhD, AICP (August 2014), University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Wisconsin Brownfields Study Group Brownfield Redevelopment: Why Public Investments Can Pay Off Zeenat Kotval-K (July 2016), Michigan State University Brownfields 101: Informational Deck GOPC has prepared an informational deck to touch upon brownfields, previous/current redevelopment work in Ohio, and GOPC's "Clean Ohio 2.
0" vision for brownfields redevelopment in Ohio. U.S. EPA Brownfields Program & Resources EPA’s Brownfields Program provides grants and technical assistance to communities, states, tribes and others to assess, safely clean up and sustainably reuse contaminated properties. Greater Ohio Summit 2017 - Brownfield Presentations Check out slides and presentations from our 2017 Summit Brownfield panel.
Revitalizing Ohio’s Brownfields This website is not affiliated with the Brownfield Remediation Program. Instead, it is a service of the Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC) to provide information about brownfield remediation resources in the state of Ohio. GOPC does not administer, provide application for, or administer grant dollars for the Brownfield Remediation Program.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Lead entities: county, township, municipal corporation, port authority, conservancy district, park district, county land reutilization corporation, or organization for profit. Entity must not have caused or contributed to site contamination. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Assessment: up to $300,000; Remediation: up to $1,000,000 (FY2026) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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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.
Community Planning and Capacity Building Grants is a grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that funds early-stage planning for clean, equitable transportation solutions in communities across California. The program supports outreach, needs assessments, workforce development, and local readiness activities — with a particular focus on Tribal governments, rural communities, schools, and first-time applicants. Eligible applicants include community-based organizations, Tribal governments, local governments, and public schools in California. Individual project awards range from $50,000 to $500,000. The most recent application deadline was February 10, 2026.