Mobile workshops and Brownfields University spaces are filling up! Don't wait to register for Brownfields 2022 - register at the link below.

NEW GRANTEES:

If you were awarded an EPA brownfields grant this year and do not have access to the funding yet, consult with your EPA Project Officer about options for attending Brownfields 2022. This event is the best resource for learning how to manage the award and using it to realize your goals.

Cosponsored by the EPA and ICMA, Brownfields 2022 will be taking place:

August 16-19, 2022 in Oklahoma City, OK

Free EPA Webinars: Nonprofit Know-How

Join EPA for two webinars featuring nonprofits who have received EPA Brownfields Grants!

Share strategies that these nonprofits use to address brownfields as part of their larger community revitalization efforts, and build capacity amongst different types of nonprofits to tackle brownfield issues.

Also join EPA at the National Brownfields Training Conference for the Nonprofit Know-How: Seizing the Reins of Revitalization roundtable session on August 17!

Health and Safety Guidelines

Brownfields 2022 attendees should make sure to review the updated health and safety guidelines.

Click here for more information: (brownfields2022.org/health-and-safety) 

Now Available: 

Brownfields Job Training Grant Funding

On June 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that approximately $12 million in funding for environmental job training grants is now available under the Fiscal Year 2023 Brownfields Job Training Program. EPA anticipates awarding approximately 25 grants nationwide at amounts up to $500,000 per award. Applications are due by August 2, 2022, via grants.gov. 

The Request for Applications notice is available at www.grants.gov. A copy of the FY23 Guidelines and other application resources are available at: https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-job-training-jt-grants.

The Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization will also host an outreach webinar on June 15, 2022, from 2:00-3:30PM EDT to explain the guidelines for interested applicants and to address commonly asked questions. Prior registration is not required.

2022 Environmental Justice Caucus

An important component of the National Brownfields Training Conference is the Environmental Justice Caucus. The Caucus is a locally driven event where people and organizations involved in Environmental Justice convene, share ideas, build relationships, and communicate directly with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The EJ Caucus is a pre-conference event. This year’s Environmental Justice Caucus for Brownfields 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is being held:

Monday, August 15, 2022, 5:00 – 6:30pm, Room 301 C/D

Mobile Workshops

The Brownfields Conference offers several exciting opportunities to view local redevelopment sites through featured mobile workshops. Don’t miss your chance to explore Oklahoma City with your Brownfields colleagues!

Mobile Workshops include a unique look at the brand-new First Americans Museum, the landmark First National Center, and the new-urbanist Wheeler District, complete with a Ferris Wheel from the Santa Monica Pier.

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Important Notes:

Registration and Housing

Registration and housing for Brownfields 2022 are now open. If you already registered for Brownfields 2021, your registration has been transferred to Brownfields 2022. If you have questions about your registration and housing, please reach out here.

You can also register for Brownfields 2022 by check, purchase order, or invoice. Click here for more information on how to register.

Speakers

Speakers can find resources and information directly on our website. Click here for Brownfields 2022 speaker resources.

Exhibitors

Exhibit hall booths at Brownfields 2022 are available now, but going fast! Each booth comes with 3 complimentary registrations.

Sponsorships

There are several opportunities for you to and engage the brownfields community. Let us know if you are interested in a listed sponsorship opportunity, or have a new idea altogether!

Spread the Word

Help us spread the word about Brownfields 2022! You can find shareable newsletter links and graphics on our website.

Technical Assistance to Brownfields Communities (TAB)

FREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE! The Technical Assistance to Brownfields Communities (TAB) program provides free assistance to communities throughout the United States. Contact your local TAB provider to learn about how they can help you turn your brownfields into critical assets. Click here to find your provider. ICMA is the TAB provider for EPA Region 4.  

Brownfields 2022 features dedicated TAB Open House hours.