Brownfield Redevelopment Resources: Grants, Workshops & More!

Concept Application Deadline: March 16, 2016
Eligibility: California Public Agencies, Developers or Program Operators (see Section C of NOFA).
Award: Maximum grant/loan funds available per project is $20 million. A single developer may receive no more than $40 million per NOFA funding cycle (see Section D of NOFA).
More Information: Download the NOFA HERE, and the program guidelines are available HERE.

$90,000 in Funding Available for Preservation Along Route 66 Corridor

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The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program provides financial assistance in the form of competitive, cost-share grants for building, structures, road segments, and cultural landscapes along the length of the Route 66 corridor covering Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Cost-share grants are also available for planning, research, and education initiatives related to the preservation of Route 66.

Application Deadline: April 1, 2016

Eligibility: Private individuals and business owners, non-profit organizations, education institutions, local government agencies, state government agencies, and tribal government agencies.

Funding Available: The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is $90,000. Awards will range between $5,000 and $30,000.

More Information: To view the announcement of funding availability CLICK HERE; To view the guidelinesCLICK HERE.

California Supreme Court Rejects “Reverse CEQA” Analysis

Last month the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the environmental impact review (EIR) of a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) must focus on a project’s impact on the environment “and not the environment’s impact on the project,” ruling that such reverse CEQA analyses would “impermissibly expand the scope of CEQA.” The Court’s ruling invalidates controversial CEQA thresholds published by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) in 2010 which would have required every new residential or mixed use project in the Bay Area to conduct, as part of their CEQA review, an analysis of the impact of existing air pollution sources on future residents, pushing many into lengthy and costly full EIRs and exposing them to additional NIMBY opposition. This is of particular concern to infill and transit-oriented developments, which, according to a recent study by Holland & Knight, suffer a disproportionately high burden of CEQA lawsuits. CLICK HERE for more on the Supreme Court decision.

U.S. EPA Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement

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The funding provided through the EJCPS Cooperative Agreement will be awarded to community-based organizations to support collaboration and partnerships with industry, government, academia, and other stakeholders so as to develop and implement solutions that address local environmental and public health issues. Organizations are encouraged to have a connection between the proposed project activities and applicable neighborhood, local, city, or regional land use planning efforts. Proposals should include outreach to affected underserved vulnerable communities and residents about environmental and public health issues and engage them in activities to plan, access, improve, and benefit from their local environment.

Application Deadline: February 12, 2016
Maximum Grant Award: $120,000
• To view the full announcement and access the application, CLICK HERE.
• EJ Collaborative Problem Solving Cooperative Agreement Program Brochure (PDF)
• 2014 Project Descriptions (PDF)

Third Round of Promise Zones Grant Program – USDA & U.S. HUD

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The third and final round of the Promise Zone Grant Program is now open for submissions. Urban, rural, and tribal communities nationwide are invited to put forward plans to address multiple community revitalization challenges in a collaborative way.

Promise Zones are high poverty communities where the federal government partners with local leaders to increase economic activity, improve educational opportunities, leverage private investment, reduce violent crime, enhance public health and address other priorities identified by the community. Through the Promise Zone designation, communities will work directly with federal, state and local agencies to give local leaders proven tools to improve the quality of life in some of the country’s most vulnerable areas. On January 9, 2014, President Obama announced the five First Round Promise Zone designations, and eight more in the Second Round on April 28, 2015. CLICK HERE for a list of finalists and 13 designees from the first and second rounds. For more on Promise Zones CLICK HERE.
Application Deadline: Application Request Form – Feb. 19, 2016 | Application: Feb. 23, 2016
Eligible Entities: An office/department of a local government or federally recognized tribe, or a non-profit in partnership with a local government or federally recognized tribe.
Grant Award: Seven communities will be selected in this last round of the competiton. Awards include the opportunity to engage Five AmeriCorps VISTA members in the Promise Zone; Assigned a federal liaison to assist with navigating federal programs; Given preferences for certain competitive federal programs and technical assistance from participating agencies; Receive Promise Zone tax incentives if enacted by Congress.

Funding Available for Underground Storage Tank Compliance Assistance and Training Support in Indian Country

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The U.S. EPA is soliciting proposals to promote the prevention of releases from federally-regulated underground storage tanks (USTs) in Indian country and the compliance of UST facilities in Indian country with federal regulations. Funding provided through this grant program shall be used for activities that support UST compliance in Indian country through education of owners and operators, training opportunities for Tribal government personnel, and Tribal UST compliance program development and collaboration. The goals of this cooperative agreement are to provide Tribal governments and UST facilities in Indian country with training, compliance assistance, and collaborative opportunities.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Offering States up to $1M through National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program

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The NCWCGP provides States with financial assistance to protect and restore these valuable resources. The primary goal of the NCWCG Program is the long-term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems. Projects can include (1) acquisition of a real property interest (e.g., conservation easement or fee title) in coastal lands or waters (coastal wetlands ecosystems) from willing sellers or partners for long‐term conservation or (2) restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands ecosystems. Read the full announcement HERE.

Let us hear from you about resources, funding opportunities, or events that we can share with the Region. Email Emma Leonard at emma.leonard@cclr.org. We always appreciate hearing from you.

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