DECD - Brownfield Municipal Grant Program - Round 24RG (Remediation & Limited Assessment Grant)

Announcement: The Office of Community Development (OCD), Dept. of Economic and Community Development (DECD) would like to announce the availability of funding under the Municipal Brownfield Grant Program (Remediation and Limited Assessment) and is inviting applications for the same. The purpose of the Municipal Grant Program as per C.G.S Section 32-763, is to provide grants for brownfield remediation and redevelopment. Additional program goals include encouraging public-private partnerships, leveraging the maximum amount of private funds to increase the economic impact of the State’s investment, reactivating long-stalled sites, and incentivizing job creation. OCD has also simultaneously announced the availability of funding under the Targeted Brownfield Development Loan, the Assessment-only Grant, and the Brownfield Area-wide Revitalization Planning Programs. The total funding pool available for all DECD Round 24 notices is up to $25 million. The review and decision process for all programs will be simultaneous.

Public Act 25-174 Sec. 32 (c) (1) approved $40 million in bond funds for the Brownfield Program for fiscal year 2027. The State Bond Commission (SBC) approval will have to be obtained before any funding awards under this round are made.

Please see attached NOFA for additional announcement details.

Questions on the NOFA Wed, August 12th, 2026 (noon) - Deadline for questions to DECD on this NOFA Fri, August 14th, 2026 - Posting of FAQ Addendum (if any) on Brownfields Website and Euna Opportunity Page. For questions: Please send email to brownfields@ct.gov (preferred) or contact the dedicated hotline number at 1.860.500.2395. Webinar: An overview of Round 24 Tue, July 28 (10AM – 11AM) https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/280143742126174?p=Y6q7HWUIG8yGYaTQbl to join Teams on your computer or mobile app. Or call in (audio only) 1.860.840.2075; Phone Conference ID: 821 739 505# Scheduled Office Hours on Teams Thur, July 23rd (10AM – 12PM) Tue, July 28th (10AM – 12PM) Thur, July 30th (1PM – 3PM) Tue, August 11th (1PM – 3PM) Please email brownfields@ct.gov to request a time for a one- on-one meeting. Upon request, a meeting confirmation and Microsoft Teams link will be provided. Please make all requests by August 7, 2026.

Eligible Applicants: A Municipality as defined by C.G.S Section 32-760 (12); Economic Development Agency, as defined by C.G.S Section 32-760 (6); and Connecticut Brownfield Land Banks, as defined by C.G.S Section 32-760 (22). Entities responsible for the contamination are ineligible. All applicants must provide proof of access to the site, site control or path to site control. Eligible Uses of Funds: Costs associated with the investigation, assessment, remediation and development of a brownfield, including but not limited to: soil, groundwater and infrastructure investigation; assessment; remediation; abatement; hazardous materials or waste disposal; long-term groundwater monitoring or monitoring for natural attenuation; other forms of institutional controls; attorneys’ fees (non-DECD contract related), planning, engineering and environmental consulting; building and structural issues (including demolition, asbestos abatement, PCB removal, contaminated wood or paint removal and other infrastructure remedial activities). Applicants will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible to apply for the program: • Proof that the site is a brownfield as per C.G. S. Sec. 32-760. • Proof that the Applicant and potential development partner(s) have no direct or related liability for the conditions of the brownfield. • Proof that the Applicant or potential development partner has access or will have access to the property, site control or path to site control. • Proof that the potential development partner is registered to do business in the State of CT and is in good standing – no pending lawsuits, liens filed or tax arrears. • If the redevelopment project has a housing component, proof that it will comply with DECD’s Affordable Housing policy.

Please find additional application materials and resources on the Grant Program webpage.

All Applicants should tentatively expect to receive clarification questions between September and October 2026. Awards are tentatively scheduled to be announced in November/December 2026.