The Ohio Department of Development is launching two new programs to help local communities fund brownfield cleanup and demolition projects. Program guidelines are now available on the program webpages. Applications will be available in the coming weeks.
Nearly $350 million is available through the Brownfield Remediation Program. The majority of the funds, approximately $262 million, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis statewide as provided for in statute. The balance of the funds available will provide for a $1 million set-aside per county that will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until June 30, 2022. After June 30, 2022, any remaining funds in the county set-aside will be added to the general fund and made available for grants throughout the state on a first-come, first-served basis. Guidelines are available HERE.
The Building Demolition and Site Revitalisation Program is designed to provide grants for the demolition of commercial and residential buildings and revitalization of surrounding properties. Nearly $150 million is available. The majority of the funds, approximately $106 million, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis statewide as provided for in statute. The balance of the funds available will provide for a $500,000 set-aside per county that will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until June 30, 2022. After June 30, 2022, any remaining funds in the county set-aside will be added to the general fund and made available for grants throughout the state on a first-come, first-served basis. Guidelines are available HERE.