CHICAGO (June 24, 2026) – Recently, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3,133,250 in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants to accelerate the cleanup of polluted sites across the state of Michigan. With these funds, EPA is investing directly in American communities to cleanup and redevelop blighted properties, delivering on the Trump Administration’s commitment to ensure that clean air, land, and water goes hand-in-hand with economic growth and opportunity.

“EPA is focused on delivering practical results that transform contaminated properties into clean, valuable spaces that spark economic growth and that directly benefit American families,” said Acting Assistant Administrator for Land and Emergency Management Thomas Croci. “Addressing environmental contamination and reusing brownfield properties revitalizes neighborhoods, drives local job creation, and unleashes new economic opportunities. EPA is proud to partner with local communities to ensure they have the cleanest air, land, and water as we power the Great American Comeback.” 

“Brownfields grants empower communities to revitalize sites that have long strained local economies and wasted valuable recreation and retail space,” said EPA Regional Administrator Anne Vogel. “Addressing these sites gets rid of dangerous pollution, but it also unlocks economic opportunities, allowing redevelopment and job growth.”

Clean air, land, and water for all Americans is the first pillar of President Trump and Administrator Zeldin’s Powering the Great American Comeback initiative. These grants put that commitment into action while simultaneously powering economic growth in communities across the country.

Below are the selected applications for the 2026 Brownfield Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grants in Michigan:

• Benton Harbor was selected for a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to: conduct 28 Phase I and 12 Phase II environmental site assessments, develop one cleanup plan and support community engagement activities.
• Invest Up was selected to lead a $1 million Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant to: conduct 42 Phase I and 20 Phase II environmental site assessments, prepare six cleanup plans and conduct community engagement activities.
• Ionia County was selected for a $400,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to: conduct 12 Phase I and 15 Phase II environmental site assessments, develop two cleanup plans and support community engagement activities.
• Macomb County was selected for a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to: conduct 30 Phase I and 20 Phase II environmental site assessments and support community engagement activities.
• Stevensville was selected for a $733,250 Brownfields Cleanup Grant to clean up the former Anstey Foundry and support community engagement activities.

Grant recipients with viable cleanup projects ready for work will help communities continue their work to carry out cleanup and redevelopment projects on contaminated brownfield properties.

View the list of all selected applicants here.