The Brownfields and Land Revitalization Programs in Region 2 assist communities, local governments, property owners and developers in restoring land and other natural resources into sustainable community assets that maximize beneficial economic, ecological, and social uses to ensure protection of human health and the environment in New Jersey. The USEPA administers Brownfield grant funding on a yearly basis.
Terry Wesley
Brownfield Program Section Chief
EPA-Region 2 Wesley.Terry@epa.gov
212-637-5027
If you are a business in need of financing to grow in New Jersey, a not-for-profit organization seeking capital to expand community services, a municipality looking to attract a major corporation within your boundaries, or a developer requiring funds for a major redevelopment project, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is ready to put its resources to work for you.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
The Office of Brownfield Reuse (OBR) was created to serve as the focal point for the Department’s brownfield program. OBR is charged with coordinating remediation and reuse efforts at specific brownfield sites and piloting innovative approaches to expedite the revitalization process.
Frank McLaughlin
State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Frank.McLaughlin@dep.nj.gov
609-633-8227
Community Collaborative Initiative (CCI)
The Community Collaborative Initiative (CCI) works closely with diverse partners in urban communities to support their vision for revitalization and growth. NJDEP’s traditional role is evolving through the use of a single DEP point-of-contact to leverage resources and expertise that brings innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges. The Community Collaborative Initiative operates in twelve New Jersey municipalities which are Camden, Trenton, Perth Amboy, Bayonne, Bridgeton, Jersey City, Millville, Newark, Paterson, Paulsboro, Salem, and Vineland.