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AN INTRODUCTION TO BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2015

AN INTRODUCTION TO BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | CLARKSDALE, MS THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2015

Recycling abandoned and under‐utilized properties requires knowledge and skills to manage

contaminant issues. A practical and interactive workshop, An Introduction to Brownfields

Redevelopment provides project managers with the tools, techniques, and resources required to bring

projects in on‐time and on‐budget. Designed for those new—and not so new—to brownfield

redevelopment, this workshop will guide you through an interactive series of presentations, panels, and

case studies. You will gain knowledge and insights on how best to approach and structure your

redevelopment project.

CONTENTS

Workshop Agenda ......................................................................................................................................... 2

Speaker Biographies ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Funding Resources Chart .............................................................................................................................. 7

MATERIALS

Copies of all the workshop materials, including this book, all handouts, and the speakers’ slides, will be

posted online after the workshop. Find them at www.cclr.org under “Blog”. The webpage will also

include links to many of the resources CCLR has to offer, including case studies and more. If you have

trouble accessing the workshop website, you may also contact Emma Leonard at

[email protected] or (415) 398‐1080 x100 to request this information.

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE LAND RECYCLING AND KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY TAB

This workshop is sponsored by the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR or "see

clear"), and the Kansas State University TAB Program. CCLR is a nonprofit founded

on the belief that intelligent, innovative land use is the key to ensuring a healthy

future for both our communities and our environment. CCLR is the EPA Technical

Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) provider for EPA Region 4, serving Alabama, Florida,

Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Kansas State University is the EPA TAB provider for EPA Region 6, serving Arkansas,

Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Contact CCLR or KSU for free

assistance with your brownfield redevelopment project, from planning and

community outreach to finding funding and understanding

technical reports. We have helped dozens of communities

across the country build new housing, businesses, parks, and

community centers. Find more on our websites at www.cclr.org

and www.ksutab.org.

AN INTRODUCTION TO BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT | CLARKSDALE, MS THURSDAY APRIL 2, 2015

AN INTRODUCTION TO BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT

THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND, 2015 | CLARKSDALE, MS

AGENDA

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM REGISTRATION

MORNING SESSION: BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT FUNDAMENTALS

9:30 am – 9:50 am OPENING REMARKS

Sarah Sieloff, Center for Creative Land Recycling

Blase Leven, Kansas State University

The session will begin with opening remarks from the Region 4 and Region 6 TAB

providers – The Center for Creative Land Recycling and Kansas State University ‐

to provide an overview of the benefits and challenges to redeveloping brownfield

sites.

9:50 am – 10:40 am REDEVELOPING BROWNFIELDS: LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Michael Caples, Butler Snow LLP

Brownfield projects often require specialized tools and knowledge. A seasoned

legal practitioner, Michael will guide us through some of the considerations

involved in managing brownfield redevelopment, including legal and regulatory

requirements and liability concerns.

10:40 am – 11:00 am BREAK

11:00 am – 11:50 pm REDEVELOPING BROWNFIELDS: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT & CLEANUP

Jay Estes, Allen Engineering & Science, Inc.

This session is designed to outline the environmental assessment and cleanup

process involved in redeveloping a brownfield site. An experienced

environmental consultant, Jay will provide a basic understanding of Phase I and

Phase II Environmental Assessments, Site Conceptual Models, and cleanup

strategies.

LUNCH

AN INTRODUCTION TO BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT | CLARKSDALE, MS THURSDAY APRIL 2, 2015

AFTERNOON SESSION: MANAGING BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

1:00 pm – 2:10 pm MISSISSIPPI & ARKANSAS BROWNFIELD & REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Trey Hess, MS Dept. of Environmental Quality & Amber Perry, EPA Region 6

Trey and Amber will provide an overview of state programs from the Arkansas

Department of Environmental Quality and the Mississippi Department of

Environmental Quality, designed to support the reuse and redevelopment of

brownfields.

2:10 pm – 3:00 pm FINANCING SOURCES FOR BROWNFIELDS

Ignacio Dayrit, Center for Creative Land Recycling

The EPA offers a variety of funding resources for assessment and cleanup of

brownfields, both directly to local governments and nonprofits, as well as

indirectly through state‐administered programs. Other federal and state

agencies also offering funding and resources that may be used for brownfield

projects. Ignacio will discuss some of the more frequently used resources.

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm BREAK

3:15 pm – 4:00 pm CASE STUDIES: REDEVELOPING MISSISSIPPI & ARKANSAS’ BROWNFIELDS

Scott Grummer, City of Conway & Mark Castleberry, Castle Properties

Scott & Mark will bring todays lessons into focus by providing overviews of

successful brownfield redevelopment projects. The case studies are designed to

provide an understanding of the challenges in redeveloping brownfields, and

insights into developing a team of professionals that can bring your project to

fruition.

4:00 pm – 4:15 pm WRAP UP

AN INTRODUCTION TO BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT | CLARKSDALE, MS THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2015

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

SARAH SIELOFF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | CENTER FOR CREATIVE LAND RECYCLING _____________________________________________________________________________________

Sarah Sieloff is CCLR's incoming Executive Director. Prior to joining CCLR, Sarah

served as the Memphis Team Lead for the White House Council on Strong Cities,

Strong Communities, helping link Memphis Mayor A C Wharton, Jr.'s

administration with federal resources and technical assistance. She has also

served with the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers. Sarah earned her Master in Public Affairs from Princeton

University, and her BA from Eckerd College.

Email: [email protected] Phone: (415) 398‐1080 x101

BLASE LEVEN | TAB PROGRAM COORDINATOR | KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY TAB PROGRAM _____________________________________________________________________________________

Blase is the Associate Director of the Center for Hazardous Substance Research at

Kansas State University. At KSU, he has led and served on technical assistance and

outreach teams since 1997 for a number of EPA‐funded programs, including the

Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) program. His experience is in

environmental assessments and site redevelopment planning. Mr. Leven holds

Bachelors and Masters degrees in Geology, and is a Licensed Professional

Geologist.

Email: baleven@k‐state.edu Phone: (785) 532‐0780

MICHAEL CAPLES | ATTORNEY | BUTLER SNOW, LLP _____________________________________________________________________________________

Michael Caples currently serves as an Attorney with Butler Snow, LLP in Jackson,

Mississippi, specializing in environmental counseling and government relations. He

has provided legal aid to multiple brownfield redevelopment projects across

Mississippi including the former Gautier Oil Site, the Whirlpool Corporation site,

and the former Amoco Site. Michael has represented clients from numerous solid

waste and utility management authories; drafted water, sewer and stormwater

program regulations; and negotiated settlements for violations of Clean Water Act,

Clean Air Act, CERCLA, RCRA, and Emergency Planning and Community Right‐To‐

Know Act. He was awarded ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in 2014 by Best Lawyers in

America, and is listed in Chambers USA’s ‘America’s Leading Lawyers for Business’.

Email: [email protected] Phone: (601) 985‐4412


JAY ESTES | SENIOR PRINCIPLE PLANNER & DIRECTOR OF OPS. | ALLEN ENGINEERING & SCIENCE INC. _____________________________________________________________________________________

Jay Estes is a Senior Principal Planner and Chief Operating Officer with Allen

Engineering and Science, Inc. He has over twenty years experience in urban

planning and community development in both the public and private sectors. Jay

has extensive experience in grant research, writing and administration and has

successfully applied for grants in the areas of natural resources, housing,

Brownfields assessment, homeland security and community infrastructure. He is

currently involved in a variety of projects throughout the Gulf South including

development of natural hazard mitigation plans, watershed management plans,

projects related to stormwater and water quality management, and Brownfields

assessment and redevelopment.

Email: [email protected] Phone: (601) 583‐2182

TREY HESS | DIVISION CHIEF | MS DEQ GROUNDWATER ASSESSMENT & REMEDIATION ___________________________________________________________________

Trey is Chief of the Groundwater Assessment & Remediation Division (GARD) for

the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and has been with

MDEQ for more than twenty one years. He was instrumental in the development

of the Brownfield Program’s tiered approach to determining realistic, site‐specific

cleanup options. While working in the Uncontrolled Sites Section, he managed soil

and groundwater cleanups at industrial and commercial facilities. His career

started in the Groundwater Division where he provided oversight of the design

and operation of solid waste management operations at industrial and

commercial facilities. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of

Mississippi.

EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (601) 961‐5654

AMBER PERRY | BROWNFIELDS COORDINATOR | U.S. EPA REGION 6 ___________________________________________________________________

Amber Perry is an Environmental Scientist for the United States Environmental

Protection Agency's Region 6 Brownfields Program in Dallas, Texas. As the Region

6 Brownfields Coordinator, her primary responsibilities include technical and

programmatic oversight of Brownfields assessment and cleanup efforts

throughout Region 6. Amber works closely with state, tribal and local

governments to realize their brownfields redevelopment goals as well as provides

public education regarding the unique challenges associated with addressing

environmental contamination at brownfields properties.



IGNACIO DAYRIT, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS, CENTER FOR CREATIVE LAND RECYCLING ___________________________________________________________________

Ignacio coordinates CCLR's technical assistance program for redevelopment

projects. Ignacio is a redevelopment expert having spent 20+ years with the City of

Emeryville, California, where he was responsible for its Brownfield Program. He

has over 25 years of experience in public sector development including: fiscal and

financial analysis, public debt financing, feasibility analyses, and urban design.

Ignacio was instrumental in the City's redevelopment of hundreds of acres of

blighted, contaminated property. He has also assisted communities throughout the

west to obtain state and Federal grants and technical assistance.

EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (415) 398‐1080 x107

SCOTT GRUMMER | CDBG PROGRAM MANAGER| CITY OF CONWAY ___________________________________________________________________

Scott is Program Manager for the City of Conway’s Community Development Block

Grant Program (CDBG), and responsible for implementing revitalization strategies

for distressed areas of the City’s downtown. Current projects being undertaken

include a Brownfield Redevelopment of a Historic Scrap Metal Yard located in the

City’s urban core, and a single family/residential mixed use block development in

one of the City’s historic neighborhoods. He has over 20 years of experience in

housing development, and 7 years in community and economic development,

including public private partnerships and non‐profit management. Prior to working

for the City of Conway, Scott served as Executive Director for the Downtown Little

Rock Community Development Corporation, receiving the “Triumph” Award from

ACHANGE for Innovation in Community Development.

EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (501) 450‐6105 ext. 3724

MARK CASTLEBERRY | OWNER | CASTLE PROPERTIES ___________________________________________________________________

Mark Castleberry established Castle Properties in 1989, a commercial property

development and management company. Castle Properties is involved in retail,

office, conference center and hotel projects in Mississippi. Mark is the past owner

of Prairie Concrete, Inc. and partner in Southern Concrete Inc. Previous to the

Ready Mix Concrete business Mark was Manager of Design and Engineering for

Magna Design, an office and school furniture manufacturer located in Lynnwood,

WA. Mr. Castleberry served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Freed‐

Hardeman University, and as board member of The Link, Columbus Convention

and Visitors Bureau, and Lowndes County Redevelopment Authority.


Program Name Type Who is Eligible Site Eligibility

Assessment GrantState, local, and tribal governments; quasi‐governmental

entities; regional council; redevelopment agencies

Petroleum, hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants (site‐

specific or community‐wide)

Cleanup Grant Same as Assessment; nonprofits. Eligible party must own site Petroleum, hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants

Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Same as AssessmentPetroleum and/or hazardous, pollutants, contaminants (community‐

wide only)

Targeted Brownfield Assessments (TBA) In‐kind service Same as Assessment; nonprofits Any brownfield

Environmental Workforce & Job Training GrantSame as Assessment; colleges, universities, nonprofit training

centers

Funds to recruit, train, and place predominantly low‐income, minority,

unemployed/under‐employed residents from brownfield communities

Community Development Block Grant

(CDBG)Grant, loan

Metropolitan cities, urban counties (entitlement communities);

states for distribution to non‐entitlement communities, including

rural communities that are non‐entitlement

Anything that passes HUD's Environmental Review

Section 108 Loan Same as CDBG Anything that passes HUD's Environmental Review

Promise Zones

Technical

assistance,

prioritization

Multi‐jurisdictional and multi‐sector partnership consisting of a

consortium of urban, rural and tribal communities nationwideMultiple jurisdictions

Public Works GrantStates and political subdivisions of states, tribes, nonprofits,

higher education institutions, BRAC impacted communities

In areas of high unemployment, low per capita income, or special

needs; must be part of a Comprehensive Economic Development

Strategy

Economic Adjustment GrantStates and political subdivisions of states, tribes, nonprofits,

higher education institutions, BRAC impacted communities

In areas of high unemployment, low per capita income, or special

needs; must be part of a Comprehensive Economic Development

Strategy

Local Technical Assistance GrantDistrict organizations, state, local and tribal governments, higher

education institutions, nonprofitsSites in areas of economic distress

Partnership Planning GrantDistrict organizations, state, local and tribal governments, higher

education institutions, nonprofitsSites in areas of economic distress

Community Facilities Grant, loanPolitical subdivisions of the State, nonprofits, & federally

recognized Alaska Native TribesIn a rural community

Technical Assistance and Training Grant

for Rural Waste Systems

Technical

Assistance &

Training

private, nonprofit, public entities, tribal entities, academic

institutions

Nationwide, in rural areas or cities and towns with a population of

10,000 or less

Energy and Efficiency; Business;

Cooperatives; Electric; Telecom; Utility;

Water and Environment; Community

Development

Grant, loan, in‐kind

serviceDepends on program Varies

Rural Housing Grant, loan Depends on program Varies

Various Renewable Energy ProgramsTechnical

assistanceVarious Renewable energy sites

TIGER Discretionary Grants Grant

State, tribal, and local governments, including U.S. territories,

transit agencies, port authorities, MPOs; multi‐state or multi‐

jurisdictional groupings

Multiple jurisdictions

US Department of Energy (DOE):

US Department of Transportation (DOT):

US Department of Agriculture (USDA):

Delta Region Brownfield Redevelopment Funding Programs

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD):

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA):

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Eligible Costs Amount Per Site Deadline Website/Contact

Inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct planning, area‐wide planning, and

community involvement

$200K for Petroleum; $200K for Hazardous; ($350K with EPA waiver);

$600K for coalitions of 3 eligible entities

Fall 2015Olga Perry

404.562.8534

[email protected]

Cleanup $200K/site, up to 3 sites (requires 20% cost share) Fall 2015 same as above

Assessment and/or cleanup$1M (requires 20% cost share). At least 60% must be used to

implement a RLF

Fall 2015same as above

Site assessment None specified Ongoing

Bob Rosen

404.562.8761

[email protected]

Training $200K Spring 2016

Kathleen Curry

404.562.8660

[email protected]

Site assessment, cleanup, rehabilitation, site improvements, limited constructionDepends on needs/size of community (average project award ranges

from $200K ‐ $1M)Ongoing

Entitlement communities ‐ contact City or

County

Non‐entitlement communities ‐ contact State

Economic/Community Development Agency

Site assessment, cleanup, rehabilitation, site improvements, limited constructionUp to five times the annual allocation less any outstanding loan

amountsOngoing

Entitlement communities ‐ contact City or

County

Non‐entitlement communities ‐ contact State

Economic/Community Development Agency

Technical assistance and preference in competitive grants of federal partnersAssistance in the form of assignment of up to 5 Americorps

volunteers in the community

Based on future

appropriations

www.onecpd.info/promise‐zones

[email protected]

Construction, expansion or upgrade of essential public infrastructure and

facilities that generate or retain private sector jobs and capital investment

No more than 50‐80% of the total project cost with certain

exceptions (average project award $1.4M)

Quarterly ‐ March,

June, September,

December

Varies by state:

http://www.eda.gov/contact/#atlanta

Strategy development, infrastructure construction and revolving loan fund

capitalization

No more than 50‐80% of the total project cost with certain

exceptions (average project award $570K)

Quarterly ‐ March,

June, September,

December

same as above

Technical assistance (project planning, economic analyses, feasibility studies, etc.)No more than 50‐80% of the total project cost with certain

exceptionsOngoing same as above

Economic development planning assistanceNo more than 50‐80% of the total project cost with certain

exceptionsOngoing same as above

Costs for essential facilities, usually construction costs, for essential community

services that are typically provided by local government or a community based

organization for the benefit of the community

Contact staff OngoingVisit offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app to

find your local representative

Provide technical assistance in management, operation, and maintenance of

water and waste disposal facilities

Total funding available $17,000,000 12/31/2014 http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/UWP‐wwtat.htm

Loans, loan guarantees, down payment assistance, construction Contact staff Ongoing same as above

Loans, loan guarantees, down payment assistance, construction Contact staff Ongoing same as above

Research, feasibility studies, construction Depends on program Contact staffNational Renewable Energy Laboratory

202.488.2200

Planning, engineering or construction of highways or bridges; public

transportation; passenger and freight rail projects; port infrastructure

investments

Depends on programBased on future

appropriations

Howard Hill

202.366.0301

[email protected]

http://www.energy.gov/recovery/funding.htm

http://www.dot.gov/tiger/

http://www.eda.gov/AboutEDA/Programs.xml

http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/sustainable_housing_communities

http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/grant_info/index.htm

http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ProgramsAndOpportunities.html


Program Name Type Who is Eligible Site Eligibility

MS Redevelopment Act/Redevelopment

Project Incentive Fundtax reimbursement for profit, non‐profit, government (including tribes)

a contaminated

site that has been abandoned from a bankruptcy estate OR a

brownfield property that is

subject to a Brownfield agreement

Brownfields Incentives Act Tax Credit tax credit for profit, non‐profit, government (including tribes) brownfield agreement site

Development Infrastructure Grant

Program (DIP)Grant

Municipalities and counties must apply on behalf of a new or

expanded industry based on the public infrastructure needs of

the project.

Sites directly related to the construction, renovation or expansion of

industry,

Small Municipal & Limited Population

Counties Grant ProgramGrant

Local sponsors of small municipalities, limited population

counties, or natural gas districts

Small Municipalities and Counties ‐ a municipality in the State of

Mississippi with a population of ten thousand (10,000) or a county

with a population of thirty thousand (30,000) or less; Natural Gas

District – districts created by law and meeting the same requirements

as small municipals.

Rural Impact Fund Grant Program (RIF) Grant

Industries that are eligible under this program and which must

create ten new full‐time jobs include:

Manufacturers; Warehouses and distribution centers; Research

and development facilities; Telecommunications and data

processing facilities; National or regional headquarters

Rural communities within MS. A Rural Community is defined as a

municipality with a population of 10,000 or less or a county with a

population of 30,000 or less

Capital Improvements Revolving Loan

ProgramLoan County and municipal government authorities

Municipalities and counties working towards the improvement of

public facilities and infrastructure

Mississippi Port Revolving Loan Program Loan State, county or municipal port authorities State, county and municipal ports authorized to operate in Mississippi

Targeted Brownfields Assessmentstechnical

assistancenon‐profit, government (including tribes)

sites as authorized by CERCLA. The site must be contaminated or

suspected to be contaminated with hazardous substances. Sites

contaminated only with petroleum products are not eligible for

assistance at this time.

Elective Site Cleanup Program libility relief

Site owners who are willing to enter into an Agreement with

ADEQ and adhere to the terms and conditions of that

Agreement.

brownfield agreement site

Rural Services Block Grant Program Grant

Incorporated towns and rural communities with a population of

less than 3,000. Additionally, the community population must be

at least 51% Low to Moderate income.

NA

County Fair Grant GrantCounty fairs located in counties with a population of less than

55,000NA

Rural Community Development Grant

ProgramGrant

Applicants from incorporated towns of less than 3,000 in

population and unincorporated rural areas are eligible NA

Delta Regional Authority Loan

participating member states;

local governments (city and county/parish);

non‐profit entities

Local Development Districts in the states of AL, AR, IL, KY, LA, MI, MO,

TN

http://www.dra.gov/econom‐devel/local‐develop‐districts.aspx

Appalachian Regional Commission Grant State and local governments; nonprofitsVaries; economically distressed counties are given priority. In states

AL, GA, KY, MD, MI, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV

Multi‐State Funding Programs

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (AR DEQ)

Mississippi Development Authority (MDA)

Arkansas Department of Rural Services (ADRS)

Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MSDEQ)


Eligible Costs Amount Per Site Deadline Website/Contact

All sales, income, and franchise

taxes paid by the business entities operating on the redeveloped property within

redevelopment area is collected and used to reimburse developers for approved

cleanup costs within the area

Reimbursement to developers would be made semi‐annually for a

period of up to 15 years, with a maximum distribution to the

developer of two and a half times the allowable remediation cost

Ongoing

Trey Hess

601‐961‐5654

[email protected]

assessment, investigation, remediation, monitoring, and related activities

equal to 25% of the costs of remediating a brownfield property, with

the annual credit capped at $40,000, and the total credit not to

exceed $150,000. Any unused portion of the tax credit may be

carried over into succeeding tax years. property owner may claim a

job tax credit for jobs created as a result of the

cleanup/redevelopment

Ongoing

Trey Hess

601‐961‐5654

[email protected]

Land Improvements, Building (Purchase, construction, or rehabilitation)

Water, drainage & sewer improvements; Transportation facilities; Marine

Structures; Energy facilities ; Any approved project by MDA

$15,000 per job created or a maximum of $500,000 total grant

amount (which ever is the lesser amount)Ongoing

Tracy Giles

601‐359‐6676

[email protected]

Street improvements; Downtown improvements; purchase, construction or

rehabilitation to buildings

Maximum $150,000; Communities with a population greater than

3,500 will be required to have at least a 10% match.31‐Jul same as above

Land Improvements, Building (Purchase, construction, or rehabilitation)

Water, drainage & sewer improvements; Transportation facilities; Marine

Structures; Energy facilities ; Any approved project by MDA

The maximum amount, which may be awarded to any one local

sponsor, will be whichever amount of the following is less: $15,000

per job or a maximum of $500,000 total grant amount.

Ongoing same as above

Land improvements, drainage systems, fire protection, sewer systems, roads,

buildings, water supply systems, remediation of brownfield agreement sites

Loans may be made for a maximum of twenty years, in amounts not

to exceed $1,000,000 per project. The annual interest rate on these

loans is 3% for taxable activities and 2% for tax‐exempt activities.


Land improvements; Marine structures; Equipment necessary for port operation;

Dock and channel sites to include dredging

Drainage systems; Sewer systems

Roads bridges, and rail spurs;

Buildings; Water supply systems

Loans may be made for a maximum of ten years, in amounts not to

exceed $750,000 per project. The annual interest rate on these loans

is 3%


All sales, income, and franchise

taxes paid by the business entities operating on the redeveloped property within

redevelopment area is collected and used to reimburse developers for approved

cleanup costs within the area

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment & A Comprehensive Site

Assessment (CSA)Ongoing

Terry Sligh

(501) 682‐0867

[email protected]

The Elective Site Clean‐up Program does not offer a release of liability but does

offer participants a means to address historic contamination on their site without

penalty and with known objectives

NA Ongoing

Robin Gifford

(501) 682‐0853

[email protected]

New construction or renovation of community centers, fire stations, or multi‐

purpose buildings, and the purchase of fire trucks

Applicants are eligible for up to $75,000. The match for this grant is

10% and may be comprised of in‐kind labor, in‐kind materials or

cash.

December, 2015Amy Fecher

[email protected]

Construction, renovation or general improvements of count fair buildings or

purchase of items shown to directly improve the building or the services that the

county fair association may provide.

Up to $4,000 per fiscal year 13‐Mar same as above

Construction, renovation, general imporvements to the community.

up to $15,000 in matching funds. Communities wishing to apply for

projects under the program must provide one half of the cost of the

project as match. Match may be comprised of in‐kind labor, in‐kind

materials or cash and must be available at the time of application.

March 13 (Cycle

III), August 14,

2015 (Cycle I),

December 4, 2015

(Cycle II) and

March 11, 2016

(Cycle III)

same as above

Basic public infrastructure in distressed counties and isolated areas;

Transportation infrastructure; Business development/entrepreneurship; Job

training/employment related education, within existing public educational

institutions

Contact your local development district Ongoing

Varies by Local Development District.

http://www.dra.gov/econom‐devel/application‐

steps.aspx

Varies; may include site development, infrastructure, housing, and others Varies by program Ongoing Varies by state. http://www.arc.gov/

http://www.adem.state.al.us/

http://mississippi.org/

http://www.adeq.state.ar.us/

http://ruralservices.arkansas.gov/

http://www.deq.state.ms.us/


Center for Creative Land Recycling 333 Pine Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94704 | 415.398.1080 | www.cclr.org | [email protected]

_____________________________________________________________________________________

This workshop is a collaboration between The Center for Creative Land Recycling, Kansas State University, Delta Regional Authority, Southern Bancorp Community Partners, and the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency.

CCLR and KSU are Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities grantees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Cover photo credit: Brandon Philips | “The Foundry” | Little Rock, AR

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