Brownfields Coalition Grant
“Another Tool for Redevelopment and Economic Development”
Definition
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A brownfield is a property, the
expansion, redevelopment, or reuse
of which may be complicated by the
presence or potential presence of a
hazardous substance, pollutant, or
contaminant.
Examples
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Industrial Properties
Gas Stations
Drycleaners
Auto Repair Shops
Landfills
Junkyards
Coalition Assessment Grant
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Assessment grants provide funding
for a grant recipient to:
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Inventory Sites: Compile a listing
Characterize Sites: Identify past uses
Assess Sites: Determine existing
contamination
Conduct Planning for Cleanup and
Redevelopment: Scope and plan
Conduct Community Involvement:
Inform and engage community
Coalition Assessment Grant
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What are Assessment Coalitions?
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An Assessment Coalition is comprised of three
or more eligible entities.
The lead coalition member (Flagler County in
our Case) submits a Community-wide
Assessment grant proposal on behalf of itself
and the other members.
The coalition may request up to $1 million to
work on a minimum of five hazardous
substance and/or petroleum sites.
Memorandum of Agreement
Highlights of the MOA include the following:
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Flagler County is Lead Coalition Member and will be
awardee of funding, will be responsible for selection
and award of contracts, and also will be responsible for
monitoring activities as negotiated in work plan.
Activities that may be funded include
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inventory preparation,
development of site selection criteria,
assessments, planning related to Brownfields sites, and
outreach materials and other eligible activities,
Coalition Members will work to develop a site selection
process based on agreed upon factors and will ensure
that minimum of five sites are assessed over the life of
the cooperative agreement to ensure equitable
distribution of funds across all member jurisdictions.
Selected sites will be submitted to EPA for prior
approval to ensure eligibility.