What is a brownfield?

Brownfields are vacant and underutilized properties previously used for industrial or commercial activities that may have resulted in contamination from petroleum or hazardous substances but can be cleaned up and reused.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines brownfields as “real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.”

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1. What is a brownfield?
2. What are the benefits of brownfield redevelopment?
3. What will grant funds be used for?
4. What sites are eligible for grant funds?
5. What are the program requirements and timeline?
6. How do I nominate/identify sites for use of grant funding?