Closed EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-25-01 CFDA 66.815 Discretionary

FY26 BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING (JT) GRANTS

Posted by Environmental Protection Agency

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — FY26 BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING (JT) GRANTS — is cataloged under number EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-25-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 66.815, posted by Environmental Protection Agency. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 21, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $500,000. The agency has projected $14.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 20 awards. If the agency funds the expected 20 awards from the $14.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $700,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on September 26, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $500,000

Close Date

September 26, 2025

Posted

July 21, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$14,000,000

Expected Awards

20

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

This funding opportunity will fund training programs that provide program graduates with the skills and opportunity to seek and obtain environmental jobs that contractors may otherwise fill from outside the affected community. These grants help residents take advantage of jobs across a spectrum of brownfield-related activities, including the assessment, cleanup, remediation, and planning/site preparation for the revitalization of brownfields.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Matt Wosje <br/>Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization <br/>202-566-1060

Key Dates

Posted July 21, 2025
Close Date September 26, 2025
Archive Date October 26, 2025
Last Updated July 21, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY26 BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING (JT) GRANTS", offered by Environmental Protection Agency. It is associated with CFDA program 66.815. This funding opportunity will fund training programs that provide program graduates with the skills and opportunity to seek and obtain environmental jobs that contractors may otherwise fill from...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on September 26, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $500,000. Total estimated funding: $14,000,000. Expected number of awards: 20.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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