Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) Program (EPA Region 4) - FY 2025
| Agency: | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
|---|---|
| Office: | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 |
| Multipart Grant: | No |
| Next Due: | Rolling |
|---|---|
| Solicitation Date: | Rolling |
| Match Required: | No |
| Actual Funds: | Unspecified |
Summary:
The purpose of this program is to provide targeted brownfields assessments (TBAs) to communities, free of charge, conducted by environmental consultants. Assistance may encompass one or more of the following activities on brownfields properties:
- Phase I assessment, including a background and historical investigation and a preliminary property inspection
- Phase II environmental assessment, including sampling activities to identify the types and concentrations of contaminants and the areas of contamination
- Cleanup options and cost estimates based on future uses and redevelopment plans
Properties may, in the future, be put to use as residential, recreational, commercial/retail, or industrial sites.
Eligibility is limited to applicants located in EPA Region 4, which consists of the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Program Office Notes:
The program officer confirmed applications are currently accepted on a rolling basis.
The program officer also confirmed the required form for submission, attached as the Application file, is up to date.
Last Updated: March 27, 2025
Eligibility Notes:
Eligible applicants are public and nonprofit entities, such as:
- Municipalities
- Community development corporations
- Tribal governments
- Local governments
- State governments
- Councils of governments
Private land owners may also be eligible if their redevelopment plans include a commitment to provide a clear and substantial public benefit.
Applicants must be located in EPA Region 4, which consists of the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Eligible Applicants:
Local GovernmentNative American Tribe
Non Profits
Private Sector
State Government
Application Notes:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The program officer confirmed applications are currently accepted on a rolling basis.
Applications must be mailed or emailed to the appropriate address provided in the Contact section.
Applications must include:
- Applicant information
- Site information
- Current site ownership information
- Involvement of state environmental agency in enforcement or oversight of assessment/cleanup activities at the candidate site
- Past uses of site and approximate dates
- Prior assessment activities
- Site assessment needs
- Anticipated future use
- Description of proposed funding sources for any site evaluation/cleanup and current or past evidence of developer interest
- Description of any public interest and/or community involvement in site reuse planning
Following application submission, applicants may be contacted by the funding agency with additional questions and/or to arrange a site visit.
Refer to the NOFA and Application files for additional application information.
| Match Required: | No |
|---|---|
| Actual Funds: | Unspecified |
Match Notes:
There are no stated matching requirements for this program; however, in the application, applicants must describe any proposed funding sources for site evaluation/cleanup and current or past evidence of developer interest.
Funding Notes:
Rather than providing monetary awards, this program provides communities with TBAs, free of charge, conducted by environmental consultants.
This program will not support:
- Actual cleanup or demolition work
- Work on properties where the applicant could be considered to have caused or contributed to the contamination
Contacts:
Sara Janovitz
Acting Manager
(404) 562-9870
janovitz.sara@epa.gov
Nichole Rodgers
Regional Brownfield Coordinator
(404) 562-8069
David Hayes
Acting Brownfields Section Manager
(404) 562-8071
hayes.david@epa.gov
Mailing Address
David Hayes
Targeted Brownfields Assessment Program
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region 4
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Contact Notes:
Questions should be directed to the program staff.
Applications must be mailed or emailed to David Hayes at the appropriate address provided.
Files:
NOFA File: US16225_NOFA_FY2025.pdf (137.5 Kb)Application File: US16225_Application_FY2025.pdf (193.9 Kb)
Other Pre-Award File: US16225_Contact_FY2025.pdf (109.8 Kb)
File Notes:
The NOFA file contains detailed program information and application guidelines. The Application file contains the required form for submission. The Contact file contains updated program contact information.
The program officer confirmed the required form for submission, attached as the Application file, is up to date.
March 27, 2025
Updated contact information for this program has been released and attached as the Contact file. The Contact section has been updated accordingly.
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Community DevelopmentHazardous Waste/Remediation/Brownfields
Environment/Natural Resources