The EPA has officially opened the FY26 Brownfields grant competition, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Applications are due to EPA by January 28, 2026.

Full guidelines are available on the EPA’s website.

Get Personalized, In-Depth Feedback

on Your Grant Application

The KSU TAB team offers in-depth proposal reviews to help strengthen your submission. If you’d like your draft reviewed, contact Scott Nightingale (scottnight@ksu.edu), and we'll be glad to help. Please note that we request at least three business days to complete the review.

If you're outside KSU TAB’s service area in EPA Regions 5–8, you can use this map to find your regional provider.

The deadline to submit your proposal for review is January 23, 2026.

TAB EZ Update

The new TAB EZ platform will fully launch on December 8 with all FY26 MAC guideline updates and helpful resources.

Until then:

A soft-launch version is available to explore.
Do not draft full proposals in the soft-launch version — content may be lost once the final version goes live.

Action Required for Current Users:

Export any existing applications from the current TAB EZ system to Word. Content will not transfer automatically to the new platform. Access to the old version will remain available through February 1, 2026.

KSU TAB will provide updated tutorials and user guides once the final version launches.

For questions or technical issues, contact your regional c oordinator.

Regional Office Hours Coming Soon

KSU TAB will host regional office hours throughout December and January to answer questions and provide individualized support.

Session dates will be announced in the coming weeks. Check our Events page or keep an eye on your inbox for updates.

Additional Resources for Applicants

Our Helpful Hints Guidance Document Will Be Released By December 8!

Stay tuned for the December 8 release of our FY26 Helpful Hints guidance document, an essential application companion to have on hand as you write your proposal.

Once it's uploaded, you can find the document on our Resources page. Stay connected on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest resource updates.

EPA Brownfields Mapping Tools

Storytelling is an essential part of successful grant writing — and having strong data to support your community's story will give you a significant boost in the competition. EPA recommends a number of mapping and analysis tools that can help you showcase local challenges, highlight community needs, and illustrate the impact of your project.

Some of these tools include:

UST Finder – An interactive map to help you identify and locate underground storage tanks and releases across the U.S.
Cleanups in My Community (CIMC) – Lets you see and share where cleanup and redevelopment projects are happening nationwide.
RE-Powering Mapper – Identifies renewable energy opportunities on contaminated lands, landfills, and mine sites.
EnviroAtlas – Gives access to a wide range of EPA environmental data for your community.

In Case You Missed It:

Brownfields Grant-Writing Strategies Webinar

Did you miss our EPA Brownfields Grant Writing Strategies webinar? This robust workshop walked participants through key sections of the grant guidelines and offered hands-on strategies for preparing competitive proposals.

You can find the webinar recordings and presentations here.

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