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Sheet 1: Welcome & Instructions
| Welcome to the EPA Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Federal Resources Matrix | ||||||||||
| Getting Started | ||||||||||
| This spreadsheet is designed to be a tool that helps Brownfields Area-Wide Planning (BF AWP) grantee communities better understand the range of possible plan implementation resources available through federal government programs. If acquired, these resources can help BF AWP grantees make progress on their brownfields site assessment, remediation and community revitalization activties. | ||||||||||
| There are three resource tabs located at the bottom of this spreadsheet: Core Resources, Accessory Resources, and Tax Credits or Incentives. Core Resources reflect those programs that are more commonly used in the brownfields revitalization context, and may be applicable to a wide range of BF AWP projects. Accessory Resources reflect programs that are less common yet may apply to a smaller range of BF AWP projects, depending on financing need or end use. Tax Credits or Tax Incentives highlight four tax programs that focus on community development, are worth considering because they may help bring resources into a BF AWP revitalization project, or offset project development costs. | ||||||||||
| The information contained in this spreadsheet was compiled from publicly available, pre-existing documents, websites, and other online materials. The tool needs to be updated regularly to keep it current, but this is a snapshot of information as of August 2015. Please note: This spreadsheet does not guarantee a user's eligibility, eligible uses or program availability. | ||||||||||
| A Note About FY15 Funding Levels | ||||||||||
| Given how federal agencies track and use their funding and program resources, it may be difficult to reconcile various sources of funding data. For purposes of consistency, this matrix uses current FY2015 program funding amounts as reported in the most recent federal budget appendix compiled by the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget (February 2015; website listed in "source documents" tab). Please note: | ||||||||||
| - While some federal agencies or organizations may include carry-over funds when describing program levels, this matrix reports on resources provided to agencies/programs as part of the FY2015 federal appropriations. |
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| - For agencies offering loans or loan guarantees, the program amount shown is the total level of lending or guarantee authority provided for FY2015. (Actual appropriations to support those program levels are typically much lower, and are not included in the matrix.) |
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| - Department of Transportation (DOT) funding shown is based on the short-term re-authorization, and commensurate funding that Congress provided mid-July 2015. This may change once Congress completes a long- term authorization, which could affect program funding amounts. |
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| Filtering | ||||||||||
| On both the Core Resources and the Accessory Resources spreadsheets, there are drop down boxes next to each column header. When you click on these boxes, they allow you to filter the information listed in that specific column. These dropdown boxes allow you to sort the information alphabetically or filter information based on a text search, numeric values, etc. With the filters, you can click off the 'Select All' checkbox to deselect all available options. After doing so, you can select individual options that are of interest. If a filter is being used, the button located at cell C2 will change color from red (the filter is off) to green (the filter is on), and display the number of records that matched the search criteria. To turn off the filters, click on the 'Clear Filters' button at the top of the spreadsheet. This will change cell C2 from green back to red, denoting that no filters are activated. For more information about using filters, go to: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/filter-data-in-a-range-or-table-HP010073941.aspx |
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| EPA Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Federal Resource Matrix |
| Header Definitions |
| Federal Agency/Office - Name of the federal agency whose resource is described. Where an agency is organized by offices or departments administering specific programs, the lead agency is listed as a general header with offices/departments listed under. |
| Program Name - Identifies the specific program name being referenced |
| Type - Defines the resource as a Grant; Loan, Loan Guarantee; Technical Assistance; etc For the purposes of this spreadsheet, the Type column also includes resources described as Formula. These are resources allocated directly from federal agencies (such as DOT) to State, regional, or local public agency recipients who then allocate to the 'end user'. Examples include HUD Community Development Block Grants. |
| Function - Defines the purpose of the resource, such as site acquisition, infrastructure, etc. The Function column will describe an activity that will be required as a part of that project, such as site acquisition, roadway construction, infrastructure, etc. It does not organize each resource according to the kind of project users might be pursuing (e.g. green space/parks). Functions in this table include: Site Acquisition; Site Assessment; Site Cleanup; Demolition; Construction; Infrastructure; Community Involvement; Environmental Justice; Water Quality; Air Quality; Planning; Housing; Transportation; Brownfields Redevelopment; Business Development; Economic Development; Establish Revolving Loan Fund; Energy Efficiency; and Job Training. Business Development - Generally refers to building the capacity and success of private buisness and creating job growth Economic Development - Generally refers to activity to support the economic conditions of private buisness, public agencies and citizens Community Development - Generally refers to broad based activity intended to improve community conditions for all stakeholders. This can include business development, economic development, and more socially oriented activity such as community involvement. |
| Eligibility Criteria - Describes the eligible applicants for each program. Please note: This spreadsheet does not guarantee a user's eligibility. |
| Program Information - Provides a brief description of the program and pertinent application information |
| Additional information/Tips - Provides some tips & hints to help users better understand this program, including FY15 budget numbers as available |
| General/Approximate Historical Range for Individual Recipient- Provides information pertaining to the amount of an award made to eligible entities within a funding cycle (as available) |
| Rural Specific - Indicates if the program is limited to rural applicants |
| Schedule - Identifies proposal or application schedules, deadlines, and regularity (annual, bi-annual, etc), as well as point of contact (as available) |
| Website - Lists the specific program website |
| CFDA # - Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance number is the number used by the federal government to track specific funding programs |
| EPA Brownfields-Area Wide Planning Federal Resources Matrix Core Resources Last Updated August 2015 |
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| U.S. Department | Office | Program Name | Type | Function | Eligibility Criteria | Program Information | Additional Information/Tips | General/Approximate Historical Range for Individual Recipients | Rural Specific | Schedule | Website | CFDA# |
| Agriculture | Rural Development | Rural Business Opportunity Grants (RBOG) Program | Grant; Technical Assistance | Business Development; Economic Development; Planning | State, Local, Tribal | Provides funding for technical assistance efforts to plan economic development strategies, establish business incubators, and train rural entrepreneurs or economic development officials. | Key is building a relationship with USDA state office director, who has considerable influence in project award process for most rural development programs; use local office/program representatives as conduits. Competitive program with tiny national funding level; smaller requests are given higher priority FY15 budget: $0 |
Varies by year when funds are available Generally, grants range from $10,000 up to $500,000 |
Yes | Varies; Contact Rural Development State Office (http://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/state-offices) Applications are accepted through USDA Rural Development’s local or State offices once per year. Applicants are advised to view program information specific to your local or State office to learn about local application timelines, concept paper requirements, etc. |
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=kyf_grants_rd2_content.html | 10.773 |
| Agriculture | Rural Development | Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG) Program | Grant; Technical Assistance | Business Development; Site Acquisition; Infrastructure; Transportation | State, local, regional, and tribal governments, and non-profits | Provides grants to facilitate the development of small businesses; Provides funding for infrastructure items such as access to roads, utility extensions, water supply, and waste disposal facilities; Grants can be used to fund technical assistance for a range of transportation services, including construction, conversion & renovation of buildings. Must have a population below 50,000 and be located outside the commuter shed of a major metropolitan area. | Smaller projects are given higher priority; projects must benefit small and emerging private businesses in rural areas. Key is building a relationship with USDA state office director, who has considerable influence in project award process for most rural development programs; use local office/program representatives as conduits FY15 budget: $28 million |
Generally grants range from $10,000 - $500,000 (avg: less than $100,000) | Yes | Varies; Contact Rural Development State Office (http://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/state-offices) Applications are accepted through USDA Rural Development’s local or State offices once per year. Applicants are advised to view program information specific to your local or State office to learn about local application timelines, concept paper requirements, etc. |
http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-business-development-grants | 10.351 |
| Agriculture | Rural Development | The Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) Program | Grant; Loan | Business Development; Economic Development; Infrastructure; Establish Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Local utilities and for profit business | Provides funding to rural businesses through local utility organizations for economic development activities such as creating jobs and building infrastructure. Grant funds can also be used to establish RLFs. Competitive grants with 20% matching funds required | Key is building a relationship with USDA state office director, who has considerable influence in project award process for most rural development programs; use local office/program representatives as conduits. Requires local utility participation; rural electric coops would be prime partners, business incubators a good project type. FY15 budget: $9 million for grants; $41 million loan level |
Varies by year for FY15 Max Grant: $300,000 Max Loan: $1 million |
Yes | Contact Rural Development State Office (http://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/state-offices ) Applications for this program are accepted through your local office year round. Application Deadline: 4:30 pm (local time) on the last business day of each month |
http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-economic-development-loan-grant-program | 10.854 |
| Agriculture | Rural Development | Rural Energy for America - Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loan and Grant Program |
Grant; Loan | Energy Efficiency | For profit business | Provides funding to purchase renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses to reduce energy costs and consumption. | Comprised of 4 components, but RES and EIG are most useful. Key is building a relationship with USDA state office director, who has considerable influence in project award process for most rural development programs; use local office/program representatives as conduits. Loan guarantee levels based on loan amount; sliding scale from 85% (for loans of $600,000/less) to 60% (for loans greater than $10 million). Grants may be combined with guaranteed loans, but combined request can not exceed 75% of total project cost. FY15 budget: $37 million for grants; $30 million for loans |
Grants: $2,500 - $500,000 (avg. $45,000) Loan Guarantees: $5,000 - $25,000,000 (avg. $85,000) |
Yes | Varies; Contact Rural Development State Office (http://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/state-offices) or State Energy Coordinator (http://www.rd.usda.gov/files/RBS_StateEnergyCoordinators.pdf) Applications for this program are accepted year round at your local office. |
http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency | 10.868 |
| Agriculture | Rural Development | Community Facilities Direct Loans and Grants Program | Grant; Loan; Loan Guarantees | Infrastructure | State, local, regional, and tribal governments, and non-profits | Provides funding to assist in the development of essential community facilities in rural areas. Funds can be used to construct, enlarge, or improve community facilities for health care, public safety, and community and public services. Amount of grant assistance for project costs depends upon the median household income and the population in the community where the project is located and the availability of grant funds. Must be a rural area or town with a population of up to 20,000. Grants limited to no more than 75% of project cost. | Key is building a relationship with USDA state office director, who has considerable influence in project award process for most rural development programs; use local office/program representatives as conduits. FY15 budget: $17 million for grants; $1.8 billion for loans; $135 million for loan guarantee level |
Varies: Up to 75% of project costs and based on population and median household income. | Yes | Varies; Contact Rural Development State Office (http://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/state-officesl) . Applications for this program are accepted year round | http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program | 10.766 |
| Agriculture | Rural Development | Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities | Grant; Loan | Water Quality | State, local, regional, and tribal governments, and non-profits; public & quasi-public agencies | Provides funding to develop water and waste disposal systems in rural areas and towns with a population not in excess of 10,000. Grants limited to 75% of project costs |
Key is building a relationship with USDA state office director, who has considerable influence in project award process for most rural development programs; use local office/program representatives as conduits FY15 budget: $414 million for grants; $1.2 billion for loans |
Direct Loans: $1,000 - $14,000,000 Grants: $2,800 - $4,700,000 |
Yes | Varies; Contact Rural Development State Office (http://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/state-officesl) . Applications for this program are accepted year round | http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-waste-disposal-loan-grant-program | 10.760 |
| Agriculture | Rural Development | Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program | Loan Guarantee | Business expansion, modernization or development; t; site acquisition; equipment acquisition; site improvements | For profit and non-profit organizations | The B&I program provides loan guarantees for high quality loans to improve, develop, or finance business, industry, and employment and improve the economic and environmental climate in rural communities. It is not intended to address problems associated with substandard loans. | FY15 budget: $1.144 billion loan guarantee level | Loan ceilings of $10 million; with special exeption may reach $25 million; and up to $40 million for qualified recipients | Yes | Varies; Contact Rural Development State Office (http://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/state-officesl) . Applications for this program are accepted year round | http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-industry-loan-guarantees | 10.768 |
| Commerce | Economic Development Administration | Public Works Program | Grant | Economic Development; Construction; Infrastructure | State, local, and tribal governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Non-profit organizations | Provides funding to support the construction or rehabilitation of essential public infrastructure and facilities to help communities and regions leverage their resources and strengths to create jobs, drive innovation, become centers of competition in the global economy, and ensure resilent economies. | FY15 Budget: $109 million | Generally $500,000 - $2,000,000 | No | EDA sets quarterly deadlines for application submissions. This grant opportunity is now closed for FY15 but should be available again in FY16. Contact the EDA representative for your state at http://www.eda.gov/contact/ ; or Kerstin Millius (kmillius@eda.gov) at HQ |
http://www.eda.gov/funding-opportunities/files/2015-EDAP-FFO-Fact-Sheet.pdf | 11.300 |
| Commerce | Economic Development Administration | Economic Adjustment Assistance Program | Grant; Technical Assistance | Economic Development; Planning; Construction; Infrastructure; Establish Revolving Loan Fund | State, local, and tribal governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Non-profit organizations | Provides funding for a wide range of construction and non-construction assistance (including public works, technical assistance, economic recovery strategies, and revolving loan fund (RLF) projects) in regions experiencing severe economic dislocations that may occur suddenly or over time. | Integrate economic distress/dislocation objectives of this program with brownfield site reuse strategies. FY15 budget: $60 million |
Generally $100,000 - $1,250,000 | No | EDA sets quarterly deadlines for application submissions. This grant opportunity is now closed for FY15 but should be available again in FY16. Contact the EDA representative for your state at http://www.eda.gov/contact/ ; or Kerstin Millius (kmillius@eda.gov) at HQ |
http://www.eda.gov/funding-opportunities/files/2015-EDAP-FFO-Fact-Sheet.pdf | 11.307 |
| Commerce | Economic Development Administration | Economic Development Planning Program | Grant; Technical Assistance | Economic Development; Planning | State, local, and tribal governments; Special purpose units of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; Non-profit organizations | Planning Investments Program is available to communities to provide funding to help communities develop the planning and technical expertise to support communities and regions in their comprehensive, entrepreneurial, and innovation-based economic development efforts. These programs are designed to enhance the competitiveness of regions, to result in increased private investment and higher-skill, higher-wage jobs in areas experiencing substantial and persistent economic distress. | Planning resources, which intend to support community revitalization, can be used to focus on brownfields as part of that broader mission. Most planning resources go to rural economic development districts (EDDs). FY15 budget: $31 million |
N/A | No | Applications are accepted on a continuing basis and processed as received. | http://www.eda.gov/funding-opportunities/ | Planning Investments: 11.302 Local Technical Assistance Program: 11.303 |
| Energy; Treasury | Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy | Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs) | Direct Subsidy Bonds | Energy Efficiency | State, local, and tribal governments | QECBs may be issued by state, local and tribal governments to finance capital expenditures of qualified energy conservation projects. A minimum of 70% of a state’s allocation must be used for governmental purposes, and the remainder may be used to finance private activity projects. | QECBs are direct subsidy bonds where the QECB issuer pays the investor a taxable coupon and receives a rebate from the U.S. Treasury. The national bond cap for QECBs is 3.2 billion. QECB allocations vary by state. | No | Year Round: Contact Department of Treasury for more information: http://www.treasury.gov/Pages/default.aspx | http://energy.gov/eere/slsc/qualified-energy-conservation-bonds | N/A | |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Office of Water | Clean Water State Revolving Funds | Grant; Loan | Establish Revolving Loan Fund; Water Quality | States | EPA provides grant to all 50 states plus DC and territories to capitalize state loan funds. The states, in turn, make loans to communities, individuals, and others for high-priority water-quality activities, such as wastewater treatment, nonpoint source pollution control, and watershed and estuary management. | States use a minimum of 10% of clean water funds for green reserve; green infrastructure/low-impact/innovative projects; state discretion in setting priorities means wide variation in BF applicability. FY15 budget: $1.4 billion |
No | Year Round HQ contact Sheila Platt; platt.sheila@epa.gov; (202) 564-0686. Regional & state contacts: http://water.epa.gov/grants_funding/cwsrf/contacts.cfm |
http://water.epa.gov/grants_funding/cwsrf/cwsrf_index.cfm | 66.458 | |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Office of Water | Drinking Water State Revolving Funds | Grant; Loan | Establish Revolving Loan Fund; Water Quality | States | EPA provides grant to all 50 states plus DC and territories to capitalize state loan funds and/or a funding set-aside. The states, in turn, make loans to communities, individuals, and others for eligible projects such as treatment, certain storage facilities, transmission and distribution systems, and consolidation of systems. Examples of activities that can be funded through set-asides include: technical assistance to water systems, source water protection, operator certification, and enhancing the ability of systems to operate successfully in the long term | The minimum proportional share that each State can receive is one percent of funds. FY15 budget: $906 million |
No | Drinking Water SRF contacts: http://water.epa.gov/grants_funding/dwsrf/upload/dwsrfcontacts.pdf | http://water.epa.gov/grants_funding/dwsrf/index.cfm | 66.468 | |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Office of Water | Urban Waters Small Grants | Grant | Water Quality | States, local governments, territories, Indian Tribes, and possessions of the U.S. (including DC), public and private universities and colleges, public or private nonprofit institutions, intertribal consortia, and interstate agencies | This program funds research, investigations, experiments, training, surveys, studies, and demonstrations that will advance the restoration of urban waters by improving water quality through activities that also support community revitalization and other local priorities. | Most recent awardees were from 2013/2014 timeframe Individual award amounts of range @$40,000- $60,000. |
No | Bi-annual |
http://www2.epa.gov/urbanwaters/urban-waters-small-grants | 66.44 | |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Brownfields and Land Revitalization | Technical Assistance to Brownfields Communities (TAB) Program | Technical Assistance | Community Involvement; technical assistance; | Communities facing brownfields challenges | Technical assistance providers (known as TAB grantees) provide technical assistance directly to brownfields communities and individuals, to to assist them in understanding technical issues associated with brownfields projects such as: deciphering technical reports; realizing health impacts and risks; financing brownfields projects; understanding science or environmental policy; learning how best to involve the community; brownfields grant programs and working with local, state or federal governments. | Communities can request technical assistance directly from the TAB grantees; there are 3 TAB grantees across the country. Visit http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/grant_info/tab.htm to locate the TAB provider for your state. | No | Year Round | http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/grant_info/tab.htm | N/A | |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Brownfields and Land Revitalization | Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grants | Grant | Job Training; Community Involvement; Site Assessment; Site Cleanup | State, local, and tribal governments; general purpose units of local government, land clearance authorities, or other quasi-governmental entities; regional council or redevelopment agencies; states or legislatures; non-profit organizations | Provides funding to recruit, train, and place predominantly low-income and minority, unemployed and under-employed residents from solid and hazardous waste-impacted communities. Residents learn the skills needed to secure full-time, sustainable, employment in the environmental field, including a focus on assessment and cleanup activities. | Program focus also includes brownfields-related areas (green building, renewable energy, stormwater management, wastewater treatment, etc); can make this program even better suited to integrate into redevelopment project planning and operation FY15 budget: $3.6 million. |
For FY15: up to $192K per recipient | No | Annual contact EPA regional brownfields office http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/regcntct.htm |
http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/job.htm | 66.815 |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Brownfields and Land Revitalization | Targeted Brownfields Assessments (TBA) | Technical Assistance | Site Assessment; Planning | State, local, and tribal governments; general purpose units of local government, land clearance authorities, or other quasi-governmental entities; regional council or redevelopment agencies; states or legislatures; non-profit organizations | The TBA program is a service through which EPA directs a contractor to conduct environmental assessment activities to address the requestor’s needs. | Communities are encouraged to work directly with the EPA Regional Brownfields Program to understand the TBA process and apply for TBA assistance FY15 budget: $5 million |
No | Annual contact EPA regional brownfields office http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/regcntct.htm |
http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/grant_info/tba.htm | N/A | |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Brownfields and Land Revitalization | Assessment Grants | Grant | Site Assessment; Planning; Community Involvement | State, local, and tribal governments; general purpose units of local government, land clearance authorities, or other quasi-governmental entities; regional council or redevelopment agencies; states or legislatures | Assessment grants provide funding for a grant recipient to inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct planning and community involvement related to brownfields sites. | Eligible entities can apply for site- specific assessment or community-wide assessment grant funds; or, three or more eligible entities may join together to form an Assessment Coalition and apply for a community-wide assessment grant. FY15 budget: $42 million |
FY15: up to $200K per grant | No | Annual contact EPA regional brownfields office http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/regcntct.htm |
http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/assessment_grants.htm | 66.818 |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Brownfields and Land Revitalization | Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants | Grant | Site Assessment; Site Cleanup | State, local, and tribal governments; general purpose units of local government, land clearance authorities, or other quasi-governmental entities; regional council or redevelopment agencies; states or legislatures | RLF grants provide funding for a grant recipient to capitalize a revolving loan fund and to provide subgrants to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites. Stakeholders can use funding to strengthen the marketplace and leverage the resources needed to clean up and redevelop brownfields. | Opportunity to create a low-interest loan program that revolves so that many brownfield sites can benefit. Subgrant option can expedite site preparation in a tight real estate market FY14 budget: @$8 million |
No | Bi-annual; next competition scheduled for FY16 contact EPA regional brownfields office http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/regcntct.htm |
http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/rlflst.htm | 66.818 | |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Brownfields and Land Revitalization | Cleanup Grants | Grant | Site Cleanup | State, local, and tribal governments; general purpose units of local government, land clearance authorities, or other quasi-governmental entities; regional council or redevelopment agencies; states or legislatures; non-profit organizations | Cleanup grants provide funding for a grant recipient to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites. | An applicant must be the sole owner of the site that is the subject of its cleanup grant proposal, and must own the site at the time of proposal submission. Review 20% cost share requirement. FY15 budget: $12.4 million |
FY15: up to $200K per grant | No | Annual contact EPA regional brownfields office http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/regcntct.htm |
http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/cleanup_grants.htm | 66.818 |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Sustainable Communities | Smart Growth Implementation Assistance (SGIA) | Technical Assistance | Business Development, Economic Development, Community Involvement, Housing, Planning, Infrastructure, Transportation, Brownfields Redevelopment | State, local, regional, and tribal governments (and non-profits that have partnered with a governmental entity) | EPA provides direct technical assistance from a contractor team of national experts in one of two areas: policy analysis (e.g., reviewing state and local codes, school siting guidelines, transportation policies, etc.) or public participatory processes (e.g., visioning, design workshops, alternative analysis, build-out analysis, etc.). The assistance is tailored to the community's unique situation and priorities. |
Small amount of technical assistance provided, so this works best in specific situations, or on tightly focused projects. Expect 3-5 communities to receive assistance each year |
No | Varies: Check with EPA Office of Sustainable Communities website- http://www2.epa.gov/smart-growth | http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/sgia.htm | N/A | |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Sustainable Communities | Building Blocks | Technical Assistance | Transportation, Economic Development, Community Development, Planning, Community Involvement, Water Quality, | State, local, regional, and tribal governments, and non-profits | Quick, targeted technical assistance to communities, via a day-long workshop, using a variety of tools that have demonstrated results and widespread application. Tools help to stimulate a discussion about growth and development, strengthen local capacity to implement sustainable communities approaches, and provide ideas on how to change local policies and procedures to make communities more economically and environmentally sustainable. | Small amount of technical assistance provided, so this works best in specific situations, or on tightly focused projects. Recipient communities receive a next steps memo outlining options. 22 communities selected to receive technical assistance in 2015. | No | Varies: Check with EPA Office of Sustainable Communities website- http://www2.epa.gov/smart-growth | http://www.epa.gov/dced/buildingblocks.htm | N/A | |
| Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | Community Planning and Development | Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program | Loan Guarantee | Housing; Economic Development; Site Acquisition; Construction; Infrastructure | CDBG Entitlement Communties and Non-Entitlement Communities in cooperation with State | Section 108 is the loan guarantee provision of the CDBG program. Section 108 provides communities with a source of financing for economic development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities, and large-scale physical development projects. This program provides federally guaranteed loans up to five times the annual CDBG entitlement which is also used as collateral to secure the loan guarantee. | Well suited for larger, bricks-and-mortar projects with definable repayment revenue stream; requirement that communities pledge future CDBG entitlement allocations means local political buy-in is essential; small cities can only access this program if their state agrees to pledge its future CDBG allocation on behalf of the project. FY15 budget: $3 million, supporting $124 million in guarantees |
No | Contact the local HUD office (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/localoffices) for discussion and review | https://www.hudexchange.info/section-108/ | 14.248 | |
| Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | Community Planning and Development | Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Communities Grants | Formula Grant | Housing; Economic Development; Site Acquisition; Demolition; Construction; Infrastructure; Planning | Local Government | Provides annual grants on a formula basis to approximately 1200 entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. | Localities, not HUD, determine project priorities. Minimum 70% of CDBG must meet low-mod benefit objective; considerable competition for local funding awards; recent budget cuts translate into 10-20% funding cut from previous levels FY15 budget: $2.06 billion (equates to 70% of total CDBG allocation of $2.942 billion) |
$70,000-$175 million (avg @ $3 million) | No | Annual | https://www.hudexchange.info/cdbg-entitlement/ | 14.218 |
| Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | Community Planning and Development | State Administered CDBG for Non-Entitlement Communities | Grant | Housing; Site Acquisition; Demolition; Construction; Infrastructure; Economic Development; Planning | Local Government | Provides CDBG funds to State agencies to distribute to communities (less than 50,000 population) to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities. | States set annual funding priorities; most common focus on housing and infrastructure, although variations exist from state to state. FY15 budget: $883 million (equates to 30% of total CDBG allocation of $2.942 billion) |
No | Annual | https://www.hudexchange.info/cdbg-state/ | 14.228 | |
| Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | Public and Indian Housing | Choice Neighborhoods (Planning and Implementation grants) | Grant | Housing; Planning | Public housing authorities (PHAs); Local governments; Nonprofits; Tribal entities; For-profit developers that apply jointly with a public entity | Provides funding to transform distressed neighborhoods and public/assisted housing projects by linking housing improvements with appropriate services, including schools, public assets, transportation, and access to jobs | Two-thirds of total funding to be awarded to public housing authorities; requirement to consult with EPA to coordinate, leverage funds. FY15 budget: $116 million |
No | Annual | http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph/cn | 14.889 (Implementation Grant) 14.892 (Planning Grant) |
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| Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | Community Planning and Development | HOME Investment Partnerships Program | Formula Grant | Housing; Site Acquisition; Demolition; Construction | State, local government | Provides funding to build, buy and rehabilitate affordable housing for low-income households. Communities often use funding in partnership with local nonprofit groups to fund a wide range of activities that build, buy, and/or rehabilitate affordable housing for rent or homeownership or provide direct rental assistance to low-income people. | Requires a 25% match FY15 budget: $935 million |
$240,000 - $110 million (avg. $2.4 million) | No | Contact the local HUD office (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/localoffices) for discussion | http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/comm_planning/affordablehousing/programs/home/ | 14.239 |
| Small Business Administration (SBA) | Certified Development Company (CDC)/504 Loan Program | Loans / Debentures | Business Development | For profit business | The 504 Loan Program offers approved small businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing used to acquire fixed assets for expansion or modernization. These loans are made available through CDCs (Certified Development Companies, SBA's community based partners for providing 504 Loans). 504 Loans are typically structured with SBA providing 40% of the total project costs in a second lien position, a participating lender covering up to 50% of the total project costs, and the borrower contributing 10% of the project costs. | Can finance small businesses that locate on brownfield sites; CDC program can be integrated into a "main street" economic revitalization strategy that focuses on blighted commercial properties. CBOs can be an ideal connection point. SBA environmental policies need to be addressed. Maximum loan amount per project is $5,000,000. FY15 budget: $7.5 billion debenture authority |
No | Contact SBA local office for more information; https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/districtoffices | http://www.sba.gov/content/cdc504-loan-program | 59.041 | ||
| Small Business Administration (SBA) | General Small Business 7(a) Loan Guarantee Program | Loan Guarantee | Business Development; Site Acquisition; Site Improvements | For profit business | The 7(a) program is SBA's primary, and most flexible business start-up financing program. Private financing can be guaranteed for most business purposes, including working capital, machinery and equipment, land and buildings (for purchase, renovation, or new construction), and/or leasehold improvements. (Fee waiver for veterans) Loan maturity is 10 yers for working capital and up to 25 years for fixed assets. SBA can guarantee up to 85% of loans of $150,000 or less, and up to 75% of loans up to $2 million. | Core small business finance program can be linked to economic/community revitalization strategies that focus on blighted, abandoned commercial and industrial areas, using brownfield sites for new (or expanded) business locations. SBA environmental policies need to be addressed. FY15 budget: $18.75 billion loan guarantee authority |
No | Contact SBA local office for more information; https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/districtoffices | http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/loans-grants/small-business-loans/sba-loan-programs/7a-loan-program | 59.012 | ||
| Small Business Administration (SBA) | Small/Rural Lender Advantage (S/RLA) | Loan Guarantee | Business Development; Site Acquisition; Working Capital | For profit business | The S/RLA initiative is designed to accommodate the unique l needs of small community/rural-based lenders particularly in communities facing the challenges of population loss, economic dislocation, and high unemployment. It is essentially a streamlined process for the Basic 7(a) program specific to rural/small communities. | FY15 budget: included in 7(a) Loan Guarantee Program authority | $350,000 or less | Yes | Contact SBA local office for more information; https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/districtoffices | https://www.sba.gov/advantage; http://www.sba.gov/content/rural-business-loans | ||
| Small Business Administration (SBA) | Special Types 7(a) Loan Program | Loan Guarantee | Business Development; site acquisition; working captial | For profit business | SBA targets some of its guarantee activity as follows: for export working capital loan assistance, focused on developing or expanding overseas market opportunities; Small/Rural Lender Advantage (S/RLA) initiative encourages small/rural community-based lenders to participate in SBA guarantee programs; Express/Patriot Express emphasizes expedited (36-hour) SBA turnaround time, and is aimed at military/veterans and borrowers form distressed communities | Brownfield area business development projects meeting special purpose 7(a) activity could be good targets. Program fees waived for veterans. FY15 budget: included in 7(a) Loan Guarantee Program authority |
Same as SBA 7(a), except: SBA Express loans carry a maximum guarantee of 50%, and export working capital loans carry a 90% guarantee (up to a maximum $1 million) | No | Contact SBA local office for more information; https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/districtoffices | http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/loans-grants/small-business-loans/sba-loan-programs/7a-loan-program/sp | ||
| Small Business Administration (SBA) | Microloans | Loan | Business Development; Site Acquisition; Working Capital; | For profit business | Microloan program provides small, short-term loans (for working capital, annd purchase of inventory, machinery or equipment), through specifically deisgnated intermediary lenders (whichh are non-profits with lending and technical assistance experience; these intermediaries actually provide the loans to small businesses. | Communities can encourage brownfield area business development projects needing small amounts of capital to launch. FY15 budget: $25 million |
Maximum loan amount is $50,000; acerage loand is $13,000 | No | Contact SBA local office for more information; https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/districtoffices | http://www.sba.gov/content/microloan-program | ||
| Transportation | Federal Highway Administration | Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program | Grant | Air Quality; Transportation | States | Provides funding to transportation projects or programs that will contribute to attainment or maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ozone, carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM). The program supports surface transportation projects and other related efforts that contribute air quality improvements and provide congestion relief. | Can be linked to transportation elements of brownfields projects. FY15 budget: $1.35 billion |
No | Annual | http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/air_quality/cmaq/index.cfm | ||
| Transportation | Federal Transit Administration | Urbanized Area Formula Program | Formula Grant | Planning; Transportation | State, local, regional, and tribal governments | Provides federal resources to urbanized areas and to Governors for transit capital and operating assistance in urbanized areas and for transportation related planning. Eligible activities include planning, engineering design and evaluation of transit projects and other technical transportation-related studies; capital investments in bus and bus-related activities; and, capital investments in new and existing fixed guideway systems | FY15 budget: $5.48 billion | No | Annual; Contact the Office of Program Management (202-366-2053) | http://fta.dot.gov/grants/13093_3561.html | 20.507 | |
| Transportation | Federal Transit Administration | Formula Grants for Other than Urbanized Areas | Formula Grant | Transportation | States and Tribal government | Provides funding to states for the purpose of supporting public transportation in rural areas, with population of less than 50,000. | FY15 budget: $541 million | Yes | Annual; Contact the Office of Program Management (202-366-2053) | http://fta.dot.gov/grants/13093_3555.html | 20.509 | |
| Transportation | Federal Transit Administration | Metropolitan and Statewide Planning Programs | Grant; Formula Grant | Planning; Transportation | States | These programs provide funding to support cooperative, continuous, and comprehensive planning for making transportation investment decisions in metropolitan areas and statewide. Funds are apportioned to states by a formula that includes each state’s urbanized area population in proportion to the total urbanized area population for the nation, as well as other factors. States can receive no less than .5 percent of the amount apportioned. These funds, in turn, are sub-allocated by states to MPOs by a formula that considers each MPO’s urbanized area population, their individual planning needs, and a minimum distribution. | FY15 budget: $91 million | $20,000 - $5,000,000 | No | Annual; Contact the Office of Program Management (202-366-4033) | http://fta.dot.gov/grants/13093_3563.html | 20.505 |
| Transportation | Office of the Secretary | Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) | Grant | Transportation, Planning, Economic Development, Air Quality, Infrastructure | State, local, and tribal governments, including U.S. territories, transit agencies, port authorities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), other political subdivisions of State or local governments, and multi-State or multi-jurisdictional groups applying through a single lead applicant | The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery, or TIGER Discretionary Grant program, is for investments in road, rail, transit and port projects that promise to achieve critical national objectives | FY15 budget: $500 million | No | Annual; confirm availability each year ( 202-366-0301) | http://www.dot.gov/tiger/ | 20.932 | |
| Transportation | Federal Highway Administration | Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) | Formula Grant | Transportation; Community Involvement; Job Training | States and metropolitan planning organiziations (MPOs) can target funding to state, local, and tribal governments, including U.S. territories, transit agencies, port authorities, and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs). | Provides funding opportunities to help expand transportation choices including pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and safety programs, scenic and historic highway programs, landscaping and scenic beautification, historic preservation, and environmental mitigation. | Can be integrated with brownfields projects as part of broader developmoent efforts FY15 budget: $847 million |
No | Contact state TAP manager or Christopher Douwes, Community Planner (TAP/ Recreational Trails Program) christopher.douwes@dot.gov; 202-366-5013 |
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/transportation_alternatives/overview/brief.cfm | ||
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