Applications open for MPCA brownfield grants

Abandoned gas stations, former dry cleaners or old manufacturing spaces exist in every community. Properties like these—called brownfields—can be a challenge to redevelop and often sit idle for years due to risks of perceived contamination. This can lead to neighborhood blight, unsafe structures, and polluted spaces that can harm people and the environment.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is now accepting applications to its Brownfield Assessment Grant, which funds environmental investigations on brownfield properties across the state.

Eligible applicants include: local units of government, community organizations, nonprofits, small business owners, emerging developers and Tribal Nations.

Funding can be used for: Phase I & II environmental site assessments, sampling and analysis plans and, preparation of cleanup plans.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply today!