Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP)-Cleanup Grant
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
✓ Free, no account · Source: Pennsylvania Grants (CODE PA) · Last verified May 31, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for property owners, developers, and eligible organizations working to assess and clean up contaminated former industrial sites. The program operates in Pennsylvania and supports environmental site assessments and remediation activities. Both grants and low-interest loan financing are available.
Recipients typically include municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and private entities with control of industrial properties. Sites must have a documented history of industrial use or contamination. The program aims to facilitate reuse of brownfield sites for new development.
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Program description
Grant and low-interest loan financing to perform environmental site assessment and remediation work at former industrial sites.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Application form
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
- Property ownership documentation
- Site remediation plan
- Project budget and timeline
- Evidence of site contamination
- Local support letters or government approval
FAQ
Who can apply for ISRP-Cleanup Grants?
Property owners, municipalities, nonprofits, and developers with control of former industrial sites in Pennsylvania. Your site must have documented industrial history or contamination.
What activities does this grant support?
Environmental site assessments and contamination remediation work. The program provides both grants and low-interest loans for these cleanup costs.
Is there a deadline for applications?
Deadline information is unclear. Contact the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development for current application windows.
What's the difference between grant and loan funding?
Grants are non-repayable funding for eligible cleanup work. Low-interest loans offer an alternative or complementary financing mechanism.
How competitive are awards?
Competitiveness varies. Sites with clear reuse plans and strong economic development potential typically score higher.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start with a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment to document contamination history. This strengthens your application significantly.
- Clearly articulate your site's reuse vision. Applicants with specific redevelopment plans are more competitive.
- Gather property ownership documentation and title records early. Clean title history reduces approval delays.
- Connect with local government and economic development agencies. Their support letters boost applications.
- Document all industrial operations and tenants from property records. Thorough historical research supports your remediation plan.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Missing or incomplete Phase I Environmental Site Assessment undermines your application. Vague reuse plans make it hard for reviewers to assess project viability. Unclear property ownership or title issues can disqualify applications.
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