Ohio Brownfield Program Grant

Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC) is working to unlock the potential of Ohio’s 9,000+ former industrial and commercial sites that are unusable in their current condition. GOPC has documented the positive economic impact that brownfield cleanups can have on Ohio’s cities and towns. Additionally, GOPC is a leading voice on policy changes that empower communities to return former industrial sites to productive use. GOPC has led calls for regulatory reforms and new state funding to support brownfield clean-up and redevelopment. - Eligible applicants include counties, municipal corporations, land banks, and other units of local government. Non-governmental entities are permitted to apply but must an agreement to partner with an eligible local government entity. - A 25% local match is required for applications. That can be from government or private sector resources. - Assessment applications can receive up to $300,000. Eligible costs include Phase I or Phase II Assessments and Asbestos Surveys. - Remediation applications can receive up to $10,000,000. Eligible costs include removal and remediation of hazardous substances, acquisition (up to 10% of the grant), demolition, certain infrastructure costs, employment of a certified professional, and administrative expenses, including completion of No Further Action letters. - Applicants must demonstrate all legal access to the site.