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Virtual Webinar: Mastering Due Diligence in Brownfields Redevelopment
Centralina Regional Council, in partnership with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), is co-hosting a webinar titled Mastering Due Diligence in Brownfields Redevelopment on Thursday, June 4th at 10:00 AM.
Who should attend? Local government staff, planners, elected officials, and environmental and economic professionals in the region involved in redevelopment or community revitalization.
What will you learn?
- How to spot risks early
- Strategies to build trust and momentum
- Best practices from industry experts
- Ways to engage reluctant property owners
Interested? Register for the webinar.
BRS is now using EQuIS for new projects
Information on EQuIS formatting and submissions for new projects
DEQ Division of Waste Management Awarded Helene Recovery Grant
In September 2025, DEQ’s Division of Waste Management (DWM) was awarded funding from EPA through the Hurricane Helene Supplemental Appropriation for Hazardous Waste and Solid Waste Management Financial Assistance Grant as a supplemental recovery grant to support recovery efforts. This funding was authorized as part of the American Relief Act of 2025. DEQ BRS is actively seeking sites that have become idled following Hurricane Helene.
NC DEQ Brownfields Redevelopment Section Awarded a $2MM CWAG-ST Grant
In 2022, DEQ BRS was awarded $2 million from a Community-Wide Assessment Grant for States and Tribes (CWAG-ST) grant in which funds have been used to cover 10 Phase I ESAs, 15 Phase II ESAs, 3 Structural Evaluations, and 2 Environmental Management Plans.
This winter, BRS has applied for another $2 million Assessment grant to complete site assessments across the entire state. DEQ will continue to use these grant funds for environmental assessments (Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA, etc.), reuse planning, community engagement, and grant management. The priority area will encompass the entire State, which is a shift from the previous assessment grant's limited target areas.
EPA FY 2027 Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (MARC) Grants Changes
EPA recently announced changes to its Changes to the FY 2027 Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (MARC) Grants. A solicitation for Multipurpose grants will not be issued for FY 2027. Estimated awards and maximum amount per grant has been reduced for all other grants.