Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants

The Brownfields Job Training Grants, administered directly by the Environmental Protection Agency, provide funding through cooperative agreements to develop local workforces capable of supporting community cleanup and revitalization. These grants focus on preparing graduates for environmental careers by providing training in critical areas such as hazardous waste assessment, chemical risk management, stormwater management, and green infrastructure installation. The program also covers vulnerability assessment and contamination mitigation planning to enhance local resilience and sustainability. Currently, the program status is closed and pending the next funding cycle. The initiative spans a wide array of topics including economic development, climate resilience, hazard mitigation, and water planning. While the program is managed by the EPA, it specifically targets the intersection of environmental conservation and job creation to ensure that community members are equipped with the technical skills necessary for low-impact development and site preparation activities.