Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, and Cleanup (MARC) Grant

Grants offered by the Brownfields Program may be used to address sites contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum) and petroleum.

Brownfields Program Policy Changes

FY 2026 Assessment Coalition Grants

• As of FY26, previous limitation on entities eligible to lead an Assessment Coalition Grant have been removed.
• Target areas must be identifed for each coalition member, may not over lap, and must be in at least three distinct municipalities or jurisdictions.
• The lead member must have legal authority to expend grant funds on behalf of the non-lead members.