News
- The FY 2020 U.S. EPA Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), & Cleanup (ARC) Grant Competition Has Begun!
- The Redevelopment Rodeo rides again at the National Brownfields Training Conference!
- 2020 PA Brownfields Conference Call for Presentations
- EPA 2019 MAC Grant Awards
- 2019 National Brownfields Conference
- Grant Opportunity - National Trust Preservation Funds
Events
- September 10-12, 2019: 2019 WV Brownfields Conference & Main Street/ON TRAC Training
- October 2, 2019: VADEQ - EPA Brownfields Grant Writing Bootcamp
- October 27-30, 2019: 2019 Southeast Brownfields Conference
- December 11-13, 2019: Brownfields 2019
- March 9-11, 2020: PA Brownfields Conference
News
GET EXCITED! THE FY 2020 U.S. EPA ASSESSMENT, REVOLVING LOAN FUND, & CLEANUP (ARC) GRANT COMPETITION HAS BEGUN!
U.S. EPA has opened solicitations for ARC grants for FY 2020. These grants may be used to address sites contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum) and petroleum.
Application submissions are due no later than December 3, 2019.
The application guidelines can be found at:
Additional Resources:
- Summary of Guideline Changes from FY19 to FY20
- EPA FAQ
- FY20 Sample Federal Forms
- FY20 U.S. EPA ARC National Guideline Outreach Webinar - October 24, 2019 at 2PM EST/1PM CST
- Participants can join at https://epawebconferencing.acms.com/fy20arc/ and/or dial into the audio conference line at 1-866-299-3188/ access code: 202-566-1817.
- No registration is required. If you miss the webinar, it will be recorded and posted on the website above about a week following the webinar.
- TAB EZ and ARC Grantwriting Tips National Webinar - October 30, 2019 at 2PM EST/1PM CST
- This webinar is free but registration is required. To register, please visit the website using this LINK. Space is limited, so register soon!
Take advantage of NJIT TAB's FREE Grant Critiques! NJIT TAB is the U.S. EPA funded technical assistance provider for EPA Regions 1, 3, and 4 and is available to provide you with an expert critique of your EPA grant application absolutely FREE of charge. Just submit your application to tab@njit.edu by November 12, 2019 and our team of experts will get you on the road to success!
The Redevelopment Rodeo rides again at the National Brownfields Training Conference!
Dust off your hat and saddle up, because the Redevelopment Rodeo rides again this December at EPA’s National Brownfields Training Conference in Los Angeles! Don't miss this opportunity to present a municipally-owned property ready for redevelopment/investment. Join the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) and partners New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Kansas State University (KSU) and Brownfield Listings to get the tools and information to herd your stakeholders, corral your property’s assets and overcome roadblocks on your route to revitalization.
Step one is to learn about the process and wrangle information to complete this Rodeo application. Applications are due October 15, 2019. Plan to saddle up and join us at the corral in Los Angeles as our experts collaborate on taming your brownfield beasts.
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS!!!
Knowledge Leads to Progress: The New Climate of Brownfields
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FY 2019 MAC GRANTEES!
This year NJIT TAB helped communities in EPA Regions 1, 3, & 4 win approximately $12.5 million in EPA Grant funding through one-on-one technical assistance and grant writing workshops!!
The EPA awarded 151 grants totaling $64.5 million in Brownfields funding to 149 communtites. These funds will expand the ability of communities to recycle vacant and abandoned properties for new, productive reuses. For more information click here.
2019 NATIONAL BROWNFIELDS CONFERENCE!
Are you ready for Brownfields 2019? Register today! The National Brownfields Training Conference is taking place December 11-13, 2019, with pre-conference training on December 10, at the award-winning Los Angeles Convention Center. Come learn from and network with experts in the industry!
Important Links:
- Homepage: https://brownfields2019.org/
- Registration Page: https://brownfields2019.org/register/
- Housing Page: https://brownfields2019.org/housing/
- Educational Sessions: https://brownfields2019.org/education/
- Exhibitor Information: https://brownfields2019.org/exhibit/
- Sponsor Information: https://brownfields2019.org/sponsorship/
- Blog (for the latest updates): https://brownfields2019.org/blog/
National Trust Preservation Funds - $2,500 - $5,000
Due June 1, 2019, & October 1, 2019
Grants from National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF) are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for preservation projects. These grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for particular projects, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage financial participation by the private sector. Only Organizational Level Forum members or Main Street America members of the National Trust are eligible to apply for funding from the National Trust Preservation Fund. To learn more about Forum and to join today, visit their website. For more information click here.
Events
For more information, visit the conference website.
VADEQ - EPA Brownfields Grant Writing Bootcamp
When: October 2, 2019
Where: VADEQ Salem, VA Offices
Thinking about applying for an EPA Brownfields Grant?
Learn valuable tips and tricks for developing a successful brownfields proposal at NJIT & VADEQ’s FREE October Brownfield Grant Writing Bootcamp
Sounds great! How do I register?
What will I learn?
- Ins and outs of EPA Brownfields Grants application process
- How to develop a program that works for you and EPA
- Hands on exercises to help you prepare your proposal
- Common proposal pitfalls and strategies to address them
Who should participate? - Local, county, and regional government and nonprofit organizations currently considering applying for an EPA Brownfield Assessment or Cleanup Grant.
When: October 27-30, 2019
Where: DoubleTree Universal Orlando, Orlando, FL
The 2019 Southeast Brownfields Conference is the region's premiere brownfields conference, this is your opportunity to learn more about local brownfields redevelopment programs. The event will be comprised of presentations on managing redevelopment initiatives, obtaining project funding, successes and lessons learned, and more. Build your network of colleagues and peers. Learn from others and share your ideas.
Join us for the National Brownfields Training Conference, December 11-13, 2019, with pre-conference programming on December 10 in Los Angeles, California. The dynamic educational program features speakers, engaging topics, mobile workshops and more to train you through case study examples, interactive learning experiences and discussions. Register for the conference and book your hotel stay now!
When: March 9-11, 2020
Where: Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, State College, PA
This conference offers high-quality educational sessions on important brownfield topics! Additional benefits include:
- Earn PDH Credits for select sessions throughout the day and a half conference!
- Conference activities, such as Mobile Workshops and Walking Tours highlighting the best of PA brownfields developments;
- An Exhibit Hall of companies and organizations who can help ensure a successful brownfields project;
- Networking reception and special guest speakers;
- a Special Grant Writing Workshop sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and much more!
For more information, follow the conference website.