How are brownfield redevelopment projects funded?
There are many sources of funding available for brownfield projects! • Several federal agencies like the US Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) award grants to help cleanup, assess, and redevelop brownfields. • There are more than 2 dozen federal agencies that provide brownfield funding – find out more in the EPA’s Brownfields Federal Programs Guide. • The WV Department of Environmental Protection (WV DEP) facilitates property assessments. • Private lenders and nonprofits like the Trust for Public Land help communities leverage funds to transform brownfields into beautiful public spaces. What is the difference between state and federal brownfield programs? There are several federal programs that can assist communities with brownfield assessment, cleanup, and development. The most active federal brownfields program is administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA Brownfields Program assists states
