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Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act (HSCA) Brownfield Grants

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Waste and Hazardous SubstancesNo deadline listedUp to $300,000

Summary

Developers and prospective purchasers redeveloping certified brownfields in Delaware can get matching grants for assessment, investigation and cleanup: up to $300,000 for qualifying small businesses or $250,000 for other private projects, first-come, first-served each fiscal year.

About this grant

Reimbursement or direct-payment grants for brownfield developers to investigate and clean up certified brownfield properties. A qualifying small business can receive up to $300,000 as a dollar-for-dollar match ($250,000 for other private projects), with possible additional amounts for source-area remediation, off-site investigation and long-term stewardship. Funding is first-come, first-served based on funds available each state fiscal year (July to June).

Who can apply

  • For-profit companies
  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • State and local governments

Public, non-profit and private prospective purchasers may apply

Property must be a Certified Brownfield (certification may be applied for with the funding application)

Applicant must show it did not cause or contribute to the hazardous substance release at the site

Applicant must be in good standing with other Delaware environmental requirements, not be a Chronic Violator, and not be under unresolved enforcement action

Applicant must enter into a Brownfields Development Agreement before taking title

Small Business for the higher cap means a for-profit in manufacturing, agricultural production or personal service with fewer than 50 employees and gross receipts under $10 million

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Real estate
  • Economic development

Money can be used for

  • Environmental remediation
  • Site development

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