# FY27 Guidelines for Brownfield Cleanup Grants (EPA-OLEM-OBLR-26-06)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | EPA-OLEM-OBLR-26-06 |
| Title | FY27 Guidelines for Brownfield Cleanup Grants |
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-11-02 |
| Close date | 2027-01-21 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | $14,000,000 |
| Funding category | Environment |
| Eligible applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Eligibility notes | See Section 2 of the full announcement for eligibility details. |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 66.818 |
| Summary | This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites owned by the applicant. Eligible entities include government organizations, Federally recognized Tribes, and nonprofit organizations. Please see Section 2.A. for the complete list of eligible entities. Applications must meet all threshold eligibility criteria in Section 2.B. and the 20% cost share requirement in Section 2.C. to be considered eligible to receive a Cleanup Grant. Refer to the FY27 Brownfields Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for additional information. An applicant may only submit ONE Cleanup Grant application in the FY27 competi |
| Agency contact | brownfields@epa.gov |

## Why this score
- 77 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $500,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364202). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
Data from Grants.gov. Always read the full notice of funding opportunity before applying. Informational only; not legal or grant-writing advice.