DALLAS – The City of Dallas received $1.5 million in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield Grants aimed at assessing, cleaning-up, and redeveloping contaminated properties in historically disadvantaged communities. The grants will support the City of Dallas’ Brownfield Program, which is focused on improving the quality of life for residents, particularly those living in communities with environmental justice concerns.
“I am proud of our Dallas’ efforts to secure a cleaner and more sustainable city,” said Environment and Sustainability Committee Chair and District 9 Council Member Paula Blackmon. “This award from the EPA not only strengthens our resolve to foster safer, cleaner, and more resilient neighborhoods – it means a great deal to our community and demonstrates that we are doing something right.”
The City of Dallas is receiving $1 million from the EPA Revolving Loan Fund and $500,000 from the Community-wide Assessment Grants. The Brownfield Grants will provide funding for assessment and cleanup of sites contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, petroleum, and other contaminants.
“We are grateful to the EPA for their work and also in recognizing the City’s commitment to environmental justice,” City Manager T.C. Broadnax said. “Conserving and preserving our environment for future generations is a top priority for the City. These funds will help the City continue its work in making our communities healthier and more sustainable, particularly our communities that are most impacted by environmental hazards.”
The EPA Community-wide Assessment Grant will provide funding for site assessment, inventory, and site redevelopment planning. The Revolving Loan Fund Grant will allow the City to provide loans and subgrants to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites. The target areas for the grant include South Dallas, Fair Park, and related focus areas.
For more information, go to: https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/applicants-selected-fy-2023-brownfields-multipurpose-assessment-revolving-loan-fund
March 12th, 2025 at 3:16 pm
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