RE-Powering’s Electronic Decision Tree | U.S. EPA | An electronic decision tree tool that guides interested parties through a process to screen sites for their suitability for solar photovoltaics or wind installations. | Tool | - | https://www.epa.gov/re-powering/re-powerings-electronic-decision-tree |
Resources to Request Supplemental Funding for RLF Grants | U.S. EPA | For those already with an RLF grant, a resource on how to apply for supplemental funding. | Resource List | - | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/resources-request-supplemental-funding-rlf-grants-0 |
Smart Growth Technical Assistance Programs | U.S. EPA | Webpage containing technical assistance opportunities offered by EPA to help communities learn about and implementing smart growth approaches. | Resource List | - | https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/smart-growth-technical-assistance-programs |
Pollution Prevention Tools and Calculators | U.S. EPA | Webpage with downloads to Excel calculators intended to help P2 (Pollution Prevention) grantees measure environmental outcomes and economic performance | Tool | - | https://www.epa.gov/p2/pollution-prevention-tools-and-calculators |
TAG Recipient Manual | U.S. EPA | Provides detailed information and tools for managing a TAG. This information has been organized into nine separate sections for easy downloading. | Guide | - | https://www.epa.gov/superfund/technical-assistance-grant-tag-program#mgmt |
Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) Program in Indian Country | U.S. EPA | Webpage on the underground storage tank (UST) program in Indian Country, along with relevant training resources, publications and tribal data. | Website | - | https://www.epa.gov/ust/underground-storage-tanks-usts-program-indian-country#basic |
Superfund Redevelopment Partnerships | U.S. EPA | This page highlights several organizations that support the reuse of Superfund sites for ecological purposes, and offer additional resources for Superfund projects. | Resource List | - | https://www.epa.gov/superfund-redevelopment-initiative/superfund-redevelopment-partnerships |
Overview of P2 Grants National Emphasis Areas Webinar | U.S. EPA | Webinar providing guidance on the sector-focused National Emphasis Areas (NEAs), providing possible projects that would be applicable under the NEAs and offered additional resources. | Webinars & Videos | 2020 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvQQll2-FX8&feature=youtu.be |
Information on Eligible Planning Activities | U.S. EPA | Information on eligible planning activities for EPA Brownfield Assessment or Multipurpose Grants. Includes links to relevant assessment and planning documents. | Resource List | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/information-eligible-planning-activities |
Guidance to Grantees on Reporting Outputs and Outcomes (PDF) | U.S. EPA | Guidance to assist applicants in describing the project characteristics and documenting P2 outcome data. | Guide | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-03/documents/p2_appendixe_guidance_for_reporting_outputs_and_outcomes.pdf |
Grant Guidance for Multipurpose Grants to States and Tribes | U.S. EPA | Guidance for multipurpose grants for states and tribes. Includes details about eligible recipients, eligible uses, and administrative information. | Resource List | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/grants/united-states-environmental-protection-agency-grant-guidance-multipurpose-grants-states-and |
Grant Program Guidance for Applicants | U.S. EPA | Website with most recent fiscal year guidance for prospective applicants for both the Pollution Prevention and the Source Reduction Assistance Grant Programs. | Guide | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/p2/grant-program-guidance-applicants |
EPA Pollution Prevention Grants FY 20-21 Request for Applications | U.S. EPA | Webinar of an overview of the P2 Grant program and the application submission process to help potential applicants submit high-quality applications to EPA for consideration and additional resources. | Webinars & Videos | 2020 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MbrDr_DtSU&feature=youtu.be |
EPA Grants Policy Resources | U.S. EPA | Resource list of EPA grant policies and how they may affect recipients of EPA assistance agreements. | Resource List | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-grants-policy-resources |
EPA Brownfields Multipurpose Grants (PDF) | U.S. EPA | Factsheet on the eligibility and application process for EPA Brownfields Multipurpose Grants | Guide | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-06/documents/multipurpose_grant_508.pdf |
EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grants Factsheet (PDF) | U.S. EPA | Factsheet on the eligibility and application process for EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grants | Guide | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-06/documents/cleanup_grant_508.pdf |
Environmental Justice Program Funded Projects | U.S. EPA | Interactive map of previously funded EJ projects | Tool | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/environmental-justice-program-funded-projects |
Brownfields and Land Revitalization in the Pacific Southwest (Region 9) | U.S. EPA | Website for Brownfields Program in Region 9. Includes links to case studies, technical assistance and grants to state and tribal communities in the region. | Website | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-and-land-revitalization-pacific-southwest |
Brownfields and Land Revitalization in Region 8 | U.S. EPA | Website for Brownfields Program in Region 8. Includes links to case studies, technical assistance and grants to state and tribal communities in the region. | Website | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-and-land-revitalization-region-8 |
Brownfields and Land Revitalization in Region 7 | U.S. EPA | Website for Brownfields Program in Region 7. Includes links to case studies, technical assistance and grants to state and tribal communities in the region. | Website | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-and-land-revitalization-region-7 |
Brownfields and Land Revitalization in Region 6 | U.S. EPA | Website for Brownfields Program in Region 6. Includes links to case studies, technical assistance and grants to state and tribal communities in the region. | Website | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-and-land-revitalization-region-6 |
Brownfields and Land Revitalization in Region 4 | U.S. EPA | Website for Brownfields Program in Region 4. Includes links to case studies, technical assistance and grants to state and tribal communities in the region. | Website | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/region4 |
Brownfields and Land Revitalization in Region 3 | U.S. EPA | Website for Brownfields Program in Region 3. Includes links to case studies, technical assistance and grants to state and tribal communities in the region. | Website | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-and-land-revitalization-region-3 |
Brownfields and Land Revitalization in Region 10 | U.S. EPA | Website for Brownfields Program in Region 10. Includes links to case studies, technical assistance and grants to state and tribal communities in the region. | Website | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-and-land-revitalization-region-10 |
Brownfields and Land Revitalization in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands | U.S. EPA | Website for Brownfields Program in Region 2. Includes links to case studies, technical assistance and grants to state and tribal communities in the region. | Website | 2020 | epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-and-land-revitalization-new-jersey-new-york-puerto-rico-and-us-virgin |
Brownfields and Land Revitalization in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin | U.S. EPA | Website for Brownfields Program in Region 5. Includes links to case studies, technical assistance and grants to state and tribal communities in the region. | Website | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-and-land-revitalization-illinois-indiana-michigan-minnesota-ohio-and |
Brownfields & Land Revitalization in Region 1 | U.S. EPA | Website for Brownfields Program in Region 1. Includes links to case studies, technical assistance and grants to state and tribal communities in the region. | Website | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-land-revitalization-region-1 |
Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) Grant Program Webinar | U.S. EPA | Webinar to help potential eligible applicants prepare for the FY 2020-2021 Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) Grant Request for Applications (RFA). | Webinars & Videos | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/p2/fy20-fy21-source-reduction-assistance-sra-grant-program-webinar |
Re-Powering: Discussion Papers | U.S. EPA | Links to four discussion papers relating to rehabilitating contaminated sites with renewable energy. | Report | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/re-powering/re-powering-discussion-papers |
Revolving Loan Fund Grant Factsheet (PDF) | U.S. EPA | This fact sheet provides information on how to apply for an EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant. | Guide | 2020 | https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-06/documents/revolvingloan_grant_2020_508_0.pdf |
Superfund Redevelopment Technical Assistance Services (PDF) | U.S. EPA | An overview of EPA-offered technical assistance in redeveloping Superfund sites. | Guide | 2020 | https://semspub.epa.gov/work/HQ/100002373.pdf |
Superfund Redevelopment Using Opportunity Zone Tax Incentives (PDF) | U.S. EPA | This fact sheet provides information on using Opportunity Zone tax incentives for Superfund site redevelopment. Redevelopment of current or former Superfund sites may qualify for Opportunity Zone tax benefits. | Guide | 2020 | https://semspub.epa.gov/work/HQ/100002574.pdf |
Superfund Training Catalog | U.S. EPA | In partnership with the several other entities, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides a range of training information delivered by different methods (e.g. webcasts, classroom, video, self-directed) to EPA, other federal agency, state, tribal, and local staff involved in hazardous waste management and remediation. | Training | 2020 | https://www.trainex.org/ |
Allowable Solid Waste and Recovered Resource Program Implementation, Collection, Transportation, Backhaul and Disposal Costs (PDF) | U.S. EPA | Document listing examples of allowable and unallowable tribal solid waste program implementation activities through Fiscal Year 2020 based on the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act. This table is a resource for Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) project officers and grantees negotiating solid waste program implementation work plan components and commitments. | Guide | 2016 | https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2019-12/documents/solid_hazardous_waste_allowable_unallowable_activies_gap_v2_0.pdf |
Setting the Stage for Leveraging Resources for Brownfields Revitalization | U.S. EPA | This guide was developed to assist communities in overcoming the challenges of making sound investment decisions to attract additional resources for community revitalization. | Guide | 2016 | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/setting-stage-leveraging-resources-brownfields-revitalization |
Partnership for Sustainable Communities Brownfields Pilots | U.S. EPA | This document provides information about the partnerships that were formed during the Brownfields Pilots to create sustainable communities in those affected areas. | Case Study | 2015 | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/partnership-sustainable-communities-brownfields-pilots |
RE-Powering Success Stories: Green Manufacturing | U.S. EPA | List of and links to case studies discussing formerly contaminated lands, landfills, and mine sites that are manufacturing components for renewable energy, either solar panels, wind turbines, or other components. | Case Study | 2015 | https://www.epa.gov/re-powering/re-powering-success-stories-green-manufacturing |
Tribal Brownfields and Response Programs - Respecting Our Land, Revitalizing Our Communities | U.S. EPA | This report highlights how tribes are using EPA funding to address contaminated land in Indian country and other tribal lands. | Case Study | 2015 | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/tribal-brownfields-and-response-programs-respecting-our-land-revitalizing-our-0 |
RE-Powering Success Stories: Brownfields Redevelopment | U.S. EPA | Case study highlighting a former brownfield site that integrates renewable energy with an overall reuse plan and support of other uses. | Case Study | 2015 | https://www.epa.gov/re-powering/re-powering-success-stories-brownfields-redevelopment |
RE-Powering Success Stories: Electricity Generation | U.S. EPA | List of and links to case studies highlighting projects on formerly contaminated lands, landfills, and mine sites that are generating electricity for onsite use or to sell back to the grid. | Case Study | 2015 | https://www.epa.gov/re-powering/re-powering-success-stories-electricity-generation |
RE-Powering Success Stories: Powering Remediation | U.S. EPA | List of and links to case studies highlighting stories of sites that are using renewable energy for remediation and/or cleanup purposes. These projects can help offset remediation costs associated with cleanup activities. | Case Study | 2015 | https://www.epa.gov/re-powering/re-powering-success-stories-powering-remediation |
Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Cleanup Assistance Agreements Guidance | U.S. EPA | Webpage | Case Study | 2011 | https://www.epa.gov/ust/national-lust-cleanup-backlog-study-opportunities |
Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Prevention Assistance Agreements Guidance | U.S. EPA | Webpage with links to 2 PDFs which provide information about using the Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Trust Fund for prevention activities at UST sites | Guide | 2009 | https://www.epa.gov/ust/leaking-underground-storage-tank-lust-prevention-assistance-agreements-guidance |
Re-Powering Feasibility Studies | U.S. EPA, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Webpage with compilation of feasibility studies and case studies on developing renewable energy production on Superfund sites, brownfields, and former landfills or mines. | Website, Feasibility Study, Case Study | - | https://www.epa.gov/re-powering/re-powering-feasibility-studies |
Brownfields and Community Supported Agriculture | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | EPA’s Brownfields program provides information on community supported and urban agriculture projects on brownfield properties. | Resource List | - | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-and-community-supported-agriculture |
Brownfields and Urban Agriculture: Interim Guidelines for Safe Gardening Practices | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | This document presents the input of 60 experts from academia, state, and local government, and the nonprofit sector who gathered in Chicago during October 2010 to outline the range of issues that need to be addressed to safely grow food on former brownfield sites. | Guide | - | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-and-urban-agriculture-interim-guidelines-safe-gardening-practices |
Steps to Create a Community Garden or Expand Urban Agriculture | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | This website presents information on how to create a community garden or expand urban agriculture, particularly in areas that might be at risk from potential contaminants. | Guide | - | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/steps-create-community-garden-or-expand-urban-agriculture |
EJSCREEN | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | EJSCREEN is an environmental justice mapping and screening tool that provides EPA and the public with a nationally consistent dataset and approach for combining environmental and demographic indicators. EJSCREEN users choose a geographic area; the tool then provides demographic and environmental information for that area. EJSCREEN provides a way to display publicly available information and includes a method for combining environmental and demographic indicators into EJ indexes. | Website,Tool | - | https://ejscreen.epa.gov/mapper/ |
Aquaponics Business Plan User Guide | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | This document is modeled after the Urban Farm Business Plan Handbook and provides an outline and guidance for the development of a business plan for an aquaponic farm. | Guide | 2016 | https://www.epa.gov/land-revitalization/aquaponics-business-plan-user-guide |
Industrial Properties Renewed Through Agriculture: Reusing Land to Support Agriculture and Food Systems | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | This document discusses reusing industrial brownfields for agriculture, including important public health considerations as well as environmental and planning and zoning considerations. | Guide | 2010 | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-industrial-properties-renewed-through-agriculture |