The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced two new funding opportunities for lead paint and mold remediation and prevention. 

CCLR held a Brownfield Technical Assistance Workshop on May 13th in Anchorage, Alaska. Attendees representing the state's local government agencies gained valuable insight into the legal, regulatory and financial nuances of redeveloping brownfields.

On May 12th, CCLR, in collaboration with the U.S. EPA Region 2 and the City of Newburgh, will hold a Interagency Working Group conference and community redevelopment funding workshop in Newburgh New York.

The California Natural Resources Agency is pleased to announce the release of the guidelines and application for the California River Parkways (RP) grant program. Awards for this program will be made pursuant to the River Parkways Act of 2004. 

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced the availability of $3 million in planning assistance to communities impacted, or which may be impacted, by contractions in the coal economy. These funds are made available as part of the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative, a new interagency effort to assist communities negatively impacted by changes in the coal industry and power sector.

CCLR held an EPA Grant Technical Assistance Workshops on May 5th and May 7th in Lewiston and Boise, Idaho. Attendees representing the state's local government agencies gained valuable insight into various tips and tricks in applying for Brownfield redevelopment grants.

On April 29th, CCLR held an EPA Grant Technical Assistance Workshop at the Big Bend Community College, in Moses Lake, Washington. Attendees representing the Washington's local government agencies gained valuable insight into various tips and tricks in applying for Brownfield redevelopment grants.

The U.S. Center For Disease Control's Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ASTDR) has announced the availability of funds to address public health concerns and issues related to the restoration of contaminated properties. The purpose of the "Community Health Projects (CHP) Related to Contamination at Brownfield/Land Reuse Sites" grant is to increase responsive public health actions by promoting healthy and safe environments and preventing harmful exposures related to contamination at Brownfield/Land Reuse Sites.

On April 22nd, CCLR will hold an introductory course on brownfield redevelopment at the Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, AZ. Attendees representing the Arizona's government agencies, developers, non-profits, and greater community will gain valuable insight into brownfield redevelopment issues.

This September, join thousands of brownfields experts and practitioners in Chicago for three full days of practical and innovative training and education, business networking, and information sharing. Cosponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and International City/ County Management Association (ICMA), Brownfields 2015 is the place where decision makers from all stakeholder categories gather to hear about the strategies and tools for beneficially reusing abandoned and underutilized properties and creating more sustainable, livable, and economically vibrant communities.