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Find similar grantsState and Tribal Response Program Grants (CERCLA Section 128(a)) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This program provides noncompetitive funding to State and Tribal Nations to establish or enhance their environmental response programs, maintain a public record of sites, and conduct brownfield site assessments or cleanups.
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State and Tribal Response Program | US EPA State and Tribal Response Program EPA’s State and Tribal Brownfields Response Program empowers states, Tribal Nations, territories, and communities to build strong partnerships and local capacity to assess, safely clean up, and sustainably reuse brownfields.
How States, Tribes and EPA Work Together States and Tribal Nations are responsible for developing brownfields cleanup standards and policy and conducting or overseeing assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in their jurisdictions. EPA provides funding to help establish or enhance state and tribal response programs.
Roles & Responsibilities for Brownfield Activities Awarded annually and administered through cooperative agreements with EPA regional offices, these State and Tribal Response Program funds are commonly referred to as Section 128(a) funding, after the program’s authorization in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act CERCLA.
Authorized at $50 million per year and shared among states, federally recognized tribes and territories, the funding primarily provides financial support to: Establish or enhance elements of an effective state or tribal response program, as specified in CERCLA Section 128. Ensure that states and Tribes maintain a public record of sites included in their programs.
Conduct brownfield site assessments or cleanups that will help establish or enhance the state or Tribe’s environmental response program. State and Tribal Response Programs oversee assessment and cleanup activities at brownfield sites across the country. The depth and breadth of these programs vary.
Some focus on CERCLA-related activities, while others are multifaceted, addressing sites regulated by both CERCLA and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Many states also offer accompanying financial incentive programs to spur cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties.
Funding Guidance and Other Resources FY 2026 Section 128(a) State and Tribal Response Program Funding Guidance (pdf) FAQs for FY26 Section 128(a) Funding Guidance (pdf) FY 2025 Section 128(a) State and Tribal Response Program Funding Guidance (pdf) FAQs for FY25 Section 128(a) Funding Guidance (pdf) Section 128(a) Program Fact Sheets Section 128(a) Fact Sheet (pdf) Section 128(a) Technical Assistance Grant ("TAG") Fact Sheet (pdf) Entities Eligible for Section 128(a) Funding State and Tribal Response Program Highlights State Brownfields and Voluntary Response Programs Search Cleaning Up Brownfields Under State Response Programs - Getting to "No Further Action" (pdf) Brownfield Grant Recipient Success Stories State and Tribal Program Contacts To view state and Tribal programs by region, visit the region page or search by keyword, region or state .
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 September 30, 2025
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Federally recognized Tribes, U. S. Territories, and States are eligible. Technical assistance funding is also available for small communities, Indian tribes, rural areas, or disadvantaged areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows authorized at $50 million per year (shared among states, federally recognized tribes and territories). Up to $350,000 per site assessment or cleanup, with a maximum of 75% of total funding for site-specific activities. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
State and Tribal Response Program Grants (CERCLA Section 128(a)) 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Brownfields Job Training Grants is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA's Brownfields Job Training Program provides grants to eligible organizations, including nonprofits, to develop local workforces for the assessment, cleanup, or preparation of contaminated sites (brownfields) for reuse. The grants fund training programs that equip unemployed and underemployed residents with skills for full-time, sustainable employment in the environmental field, including sustainable remediation and chemical safety.
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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