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John Zampino, VAP Certified Professional

John brings more than 30 years of experience to CT. He is an Ohio VAP Certified Professional, and over his career, he has gained expertise in Phase I environmental site assessments, underground storage tanks closures, hydrogeologic site investigations, wetland delineations, asbestos and lead surveys, brownfield redevelopment, landfill monitoring, and posts closure certification.

Program launched Dec. 5, 2023

    • The Department of Development will begin accepting grant applications on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Applications will close at 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2024.
    • Approximately $175 million will be available in FY24.
    • $1 million is reserved for each county in Ohio.
    • The remaining funds (approximately $82 million) will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for statewide eligible projects.
    • In FY25, approximately $175 million, plus any unclaimed funds from FY 24, will become available on July 1, 2024, for eligible projects statewide.
    • Properties applying for the program must meet the definition of brownfield.
      • A brownfield is defined as an abandoned, idled, or under-used industrial, commercial, or institutional property where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by known or potential releases of hazardous substances or petroleum.
    • Click here for full details.

    • Applications are now open!! See FY24 Guidelines here.
    • Provides $150 million with $500,000 set-aside per county.
    • The remaining funds will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis until June 30, 2024.
    • Blighted, vacant or abandoned commercial and residential buildings on sites that are not brownfields are eligible for demolition.

Potential Funding Sources:

(Please click on the title below or the + sign for more information and link)

Targeted Brownfield Assessments

  • Administered by Ohio EPA on a rolling cycle.
  • Local government entities, land banks, and redevelopment agencies are eligible.
  • Eligible activities: Phase I and limited Phase II, Asbestos, and Geophysical surveys.
  • Funding limits are project-specific.
  • No end user is required.
  • Learn more here.

Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program-Assessment

  • Administered by the Ohio Department of Development.
  • Local governments: county, township, municipal corporations, port authorities, or conservancy/park districts are eligible.
  • Eligible activities: Phase I and Phase II assessments.
  • Funding limits – $300,000.
  • No end user is required.
  • Learn more here.

JobsOhio Revitalization Fund-Assessment

  • Administered by JobsOhio Managing Directors.
  • Local governments, non-profit, and for-profit entities are eligible.
  • Eligible activities: Phase II Assessments.
  • Funding limits – $200,000.
  • High likelihood for jobs required.
  • Learn more here.

JobsOhio Revitalization Fund-Cleanup

  • Administered by JobsOhio Managing Directors.
  • Local governments, non-profit, and for-profit entities are eligible.
  • Eligible activities: Cleanup, Demolition, and Revitalization.
  • Funding limits – $5,000,000 loan and $1,000,000 gap grant.
  • End user required.
  • Learn more here.

Ohio Brownfield Fund

  • OWDA Board with ODOD Recommendation.
  • Local governments, non-profit, and for-profit entities are eligible.
  • Eligible Activities: Phase II Assessment or Cleanup & Demolition.
  • Funding limits – $500,000 for Phase II and $5,000,000 loan for cleanup.
  • No end user is required.
  • Learn more here.

Clean Ohio Trails Fund

  • ODNR administered.
  • Local governments, park and joint recreation districts, conservancy districts, soil and water conservation districts, and non-profits.
  • Eligible land acquisition, new trails, connectors trails.
  • Funding limits – $500,000 with a 25% match.
  • No end user is required.
  • Primarily for greenspace/recreation projects.
  • Learn more here.

Clean Ohio Fund

  • Administered by the Ohio Public Works Commission.
  • Local governments, park districts, and environmental and conservation organizations.
  • Eligible for land acquisition and environmental conservation.
  • $37,500,00 in annual grants.
  • Primarily for greenspace/recreation projects and conservation.
  • Learn more here.

Abandoned Gas Station Cleanup Grant

  • Administered by the Ohio Department of Development
  • The program offers two types of grants: Assessment/Corrective Action and Cleanup and Remediation.
  • Have a documented petroleum release that has been classified by BUSTR as Class C.
  • The maximum Assessment/Corrective Action grant award is $250,000.
  • The maximum Cleanup and Remediation grant award is $500,000 and is restricted to cleanup or remediation activities.
  • Learn more here.