The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the selection of $267 million in Brownfields grants to revitalize and redevelop contaminated properties across the United States. The funding, part of EPA’s Brownfields Program, is set to assist more than 300 communities in cleaning up former industrial and commercial sites, boosting economic development, and protecting public health and the environment.

“The $267 million in Brownfields Grants will transform contaminated properties into valuable spaces for businesses and housing, creating new opportunities that strengthen local economies and directly benefit American families,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. “EPA’s Brownfields program demonstrates how environmental stewardship and economic prosperity complement each other. Under President Trump’s leadership, EPA is Powering the Great American Comeback, ensuring our nation has the cleanest air, land, and water while supporting sustainable growth and fiscal responsibility.”

The grants include:

1. $121.8 million for 148 recipients of Assessment Grants to conduct brownfield inventories, environmental assessments, planning, and community engagement.

2. $88.2 million for 51 communities through Cleanup Grants to perform remediation at brownfield sites.

3. $15 million for 15 Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant recipients to provide loans and subgrants for cleanup activities.

4. $42 million in Supplemental RLF Grants to 34 high-performing recipients to help continue cleanup and redevelopment where previous funding has been exhausted.

The impact of the funding stretches from major urban centers to rural towns across nearly every U.S. region:

1. California: $10.45 million will help assess and clean up hazardous sites across the state, empowering communities to reclaim underused land for housing and public amenities. (source)

2. Texas: More than $2.5 million in grants will support the assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites, with a focus on economic redevelopment in historically underserved areas. (source)

3. Michigan: $6.7 million will go toward cleanup and redevelopment projects statewide, helping local governments restore properties for economic and residential use. (source)

4. Southeast U.S.: A combined $18.9 million will be allocated to communities across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. (source)

5. New York: Over $1.2 million will support brownfields assessments and planning efforts across the state. (source)

6. Wisconsin: $12.4 million in grants will target legacy pollution and catalyze redevelopment projects. (source)

7. Puerto Rico: $1.5 million will be used to evaluate and remediate sites with potential for community revitalization. (source)

8. Massachusetts and Vermont: A combined $21 million is earmarked to clean and redevelop contaminated properties across New England. (MA, VT)

9. Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico: More than $6.5 million will assist communities across the Southwest in restoring brownfield properties to productive use. (AZ, NV, NM)

10. Oklahoma: $2.4 million will go to Oklahoma City and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for targeted redevelopment projects. (source)

These grants, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and annual appropriations, are part of a broader effort to address environmental justice concerns, especially in underserved communities disproportionately affected by industrial pollution.

According to EPA data, Brownfields Program investments have leveraged more than 180,000 jobs and over $38 billion in redevelopment since its inception. This year’s awards are expected to generate thousands more jobs and significantly enhance community health and economic vitality.

For the full list of 2025 Brownfields grant recipients, visit: EPA Brownfields Grant Recipients.