The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is accepting applications for $5 million in competitive grants to remediate and redevelop brownfield sites.
Since 2012, the state has invested $173 million to investigate, clean up, and revitalize more than 100 old or vacant factories, mills, warehouses and other contaminated sites and structures.
The funding will be made available under the Connecticut Brownfield Remediation Program. Municipalities and economic development agencies are eligible.
Repurposing these properties so that they add value and boost local economies instead of draining resources is the goal, said Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.
“Brownfield remediation and redevelopment is a priority of our administration because of its environmental, economic, community, and fiscal benefits,” Malloy said in a statement.
Awards may be used for a range of brownfield assessment, remediation and redevelopment activities, including abatement, demolition, site investigation and assessment, and more.
All projects will be rated and ranked by an inter-agency committee based on criteria that includes financial need, project feasibility, economic and community impact, responsible growth and livability initiatives, and applicant capacity and experience.
To apply, visit the state website at www.ctbrownfields.gov. Applications are due Nov. 16.
