Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program

Department of Toxic Substances Control

The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program purpose is to help facilitate assessing and cleaning up contaminated sites by granting funds to nonprofits, tribal entitles, and local governments.

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Helps nonprofits, tribal groups, and local governments clean up contaminated properties they own. Provides grants for assessing and cleaning brownfields.

Quick Facts

Funding
Up to $179,000
Deadline
See website
Status
Accepting Applications
Category
Clean Energy & Environment
Organization
Department of Toxic Substances Control

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What Is This Program?

The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program purpose is to help facilitate assessing and cleaning up contaminated sites by granting funds to nonprofits, tribal entitles, and local governments. The RLF Grant Program provides grants to help nonprofits, tribal entities, and local governments who are not potentially liable under CERCLA section 107 assess or clean up brownfields that they own. DTSC accepts applications continuously, subject to fund availability. In 2023, there is not sufficient funding in the Revolving Loan Fund, therefore DTSC is not accepting applications at this time.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Grants to help eligible entities assess or clean up brownfields they own. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: environmental remediation, redevelopment

Region: California

Other Criteria: nonprofit organizations, public agencies, tribal governments, non-responsible local governments, not potentially liable under CERCLA section 107, must own brownfields that they intend to assess or clean up

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Read the full grant guidelines before applying.
  • Prepare and submit a proposal through the State opportunity.
  • Coordinate with your CDFW Region on proposals.
  • Submit proposals to nccp@wildlife.ca.gov.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/2026-cooperative-endangered-species-conservation-fund-hcp-land-acquisition-nontraditional-section-6/
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
email
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
8/14/26 17:00Application deadline
Late 2026/early 2027Expected award announcement
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • Indirect cost rate agreement
  • Environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • Assessing contaminated sites
  • Cleaning up brownfields
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
No

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if expending $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $179,000.

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