CFDA 66.815 Environment Active
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Brownfields Job Training Grants

CFDA 66.815 — federal assistance program administered by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, sourced from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings catalog.

Administered by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Program overview. CFDA 66.815 — Brownfields Job Training Grants — is a federal assistance listing in the Environment category, administered by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The typical award range cataloged on SAM.gov is $200,000 to $500,000. The program is currently active in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. Eligible applicants include State or Local Government, Nonprofit Organization.

Funding opportunities. PlainGrants has indexed 17 Grants.gov opportunity announcements tied to CFDA 66.815. Of those, 0 are currently open for applications and 17 have closed. The largest award ceiling seen across these announcements is $500,000. Agencies have projected roughly $92.6 million in total estimated funding across the indexed announcements for this CFDA number. Individual Notice of Funding Opportunity documents on Grants.gov carry the exact deadlines, required forms, and submission instructions.

Next steps. Before applying for CFDA 66.815, confirm your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) — these are mandatory for every federal funding instrument. Read the current Notice of Funding Opportunity end-to-end, paying close attention to the cost-share or matching requirement, the evaluation criteria, and the narrative page limits. Many federal grants in this category require audit trails, performance reports, and matching documentation — budget administrative capacity accordingly. For structural help, the guides linked below cover SAM.gov setup, NOFO interpretation, and common rejection reasons.

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CFDA Number

66.815

Unique assistance listing ID

Category

Environment

Federal grant subject area

Open Opportunities

0

Currently open for applications

Typical award as share of ceiling 40.0%

$200,000 to $500,000

Typical Award Range

$200,000 to $500,000

Application Deadline

Annual

Category

Environment

Program Description

Job training grants for residents of brownfields-impacted communities to gain skills for environmental cleanup jobs.

Who Is Eligible?

State or Local Government Nonprofit Organization

Ready to Apply?

Visit the official program website for current application requirements and deadlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CFDA 66.815 grant program?
CFDA 66.815 is the "Brownfields Job Training Grants" program administered by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Job training grants for residents of brownfields-impacted communities to gain skills for environmental cleanup jobs.
Who is eligible for Brownfields Job Training Grants?
Eligible applicants include: State or Local Government, Nonprofit Organization. Always verify current eligibility requirements directly with the awarding agency, as requirements can change between funding cycles.
How much funding is available through CFDA 66.815?
The typical award range for this program is $200,000 to $500,000. Actual amounts depend on available appropriations, the number of applicants, and the scope of the proposed project. Check the current Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for exact figures.
How do I apply for this federal grant?
Most federal grants require registration in SAM.gov and submission through Grants.gov. Start by reading the program's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific instructions, deadlines, and required documents. See our step-by-step guide for the full application process.
What is the application deadline for Brownfields Job Training Grants?
The listed deadline is Annual. Deadlines vary by funding cycle, so always verify with the current NOFO on Grants.gov.
Where can I find more environment grants?
PlainGrants lists environment grant programs from across federal agencies. Browse all Environment grants by category, or use our Eligibility Finder to filter programs by your organization type and funding needs.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings (CFDA) and is for informational purposes only. Program requirements, deadlines, and availability change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the awarding agency before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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