Mid City Times

Published on June 2, 2024

The City of Fort Worth has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support its Brownfields Program. Brownfields are properties that are or could be contaminated, often hindering development or redevelopment due to real or perceived contamination issues.

The grant funds will be allocated for environmental assessments across the city, with particular focus on areas within the boundaries of U.S.-287/I-30, I-35W, East Berry Street, and I-820. The EPA announced that Fort Worth is among 178 communities selected to receive 181 grants totaling $231 million through its Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) grant programs. These grants aim to assess, clean, and redevelop underutilized properties while safeguarding public and environmental health. Funding is expected to be available in fall 2024.

According to the EPA, Fort Worth will use the $500,000 grant for Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments for qualifying projects. This funding can help property owners address historical environmental challenges and facilitate property reuse.

“Our team is thrilled that Fort Worth was selected again this year for an EPA Assessment Grant. EPA brownfields grant funding is an important tool to promote development and redevelopment for our community,” said Dan Miracle, Fort Worth’s Brownfields Program coordinator.

For more information about the City of Fort Worth Brownfields Program or EPA grant selections and solicitations, visit their respective websites.

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