Brownfield Green Space and Public Facilities Grants
DNR will not be accepting any applications for this program until after July 1, 2009. For more information, please read the Feburary 27, 2009 RR Report [PDF 141KB].
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The City of Delavan received a $200,000 grant to cleanup the former Borg Instruments facility in the Ann Street Railroad Corridor. After extensive demolition and remediation, the property has been transformed into a storm water retention area with walkways and meadow landscaping.
- Grant Award Highlights - lists of grant awards, press releases and photos
- Green Space & Public Facilities Grant Basics
Overview & Eligibility
Green Space and Public Facilities Grants help local governments and tribes clean up brownfield sites for long-term public benefits, such as parks, recreational areas, libraries and municipal garages. Eligible applicants include tribes, cities, villages, towns, counties, redevelopment authorities, community development authorities and housing authorities.
- Green Space and Public Facilities Grant Fact Sheet (RR-755) [PDF 145KB]
- NR 173 [exit DNR], WI Admin Code, Brownfield Green Space and Public Facilites Grant Program
- Grant Award Highlights - lists of grant awards, press releases and photos
Criteria
- Eligible costs include remedial actions and/or costs to develop a remedial action plan.
- Site access and completed Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments are required to receive a grant.
- The site investigation (not an eligible cost) must be approved before reimbursement begins.
- The remedial action plan (eligible) must be approved before reimbursement begins.
- Non-profit organizations can be partners with local governments.
- The property must remain in public use for at least 20 years.
Please see the application form below for additional criteria.
Categories
| Grant Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grant Size | Grant Amount | Local Match |
| Small | Up to $50,000 | at least 20% |
| Medium | $50,001 - $100,000 | at least 35% |
| Large | $100,001 - $200,000 | at least 50% |
Reimbursement Materials & Other Information for Grantees
Reimbursement Materials
In order to be reimbursed, grantees must complete and submit the following documents to the DNR grant manager:
- Reimbursement Claim (Form 4400-234) [PDF 11KB]
- Reimbursement Claim Worksheet (Form 4400-235) [PDF 9KB]
- Final Report (Form 4400-236) [PDF 28KB]
Other Forms
- Progress Report (Form 4400-250) [PDF 51KB] - This form is a fillable PDF. Grantees should use this form to provide written progress reports to the DNR.
Contacts
If you have questions about this program or the administrative rule, please contact Shelley Fox (608.266.5798).
If you have questions about specific sites, please contact the regional land recycling staff person in your area:
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John Sager 715.365.8959 |
Linda Hanefeld 608.275.3310 |
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Annette Weissbach 920.662.5165 |
Margaret Brunette 414.263.8557 |
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Loren Brumberg 715.839.3770 |
For more information on this page contact:
Shelley Fox
608.266.5798
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