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Apply to New York State's Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP)
The Brownfield Cleanup Program applicant will work with the DEC to apply for money to clean up the site. This state program helps communities/developers/property owners finance cleanup, thus preparing the site for redevelopment.

Fill out a BCP application (PDF/96.3KB), or contact the DEC Brownfields Coordination Section at (518) 402-9711 for more information.
Questions to Ask:
Application Questions
bullet Who submits the application to the NYS Brownfield Cleanup Program?
bullet How long will it take for the application to be processed?
Citizen Involvement Questions
bullet Is information regarding a potential brownfield cleanup by a developer or property owner available for viewing at my local library?
bullet How will the public be kept informed of the progress of a project accepted into the Brownfield Cleanup Program?
bullet How will the public be kept informed during the different phases leading up to and including the site cleanup?
bullet Will there be regular public meetings about the project?
bullet Who can I call for information on the project?
bullet How will the community be notified when decisions are made?
Cleanup Questions
bullet Who are the decision-makers?
bullet When will decisions be made?
bullet What are the goals of the cleanup? How will they be assessed afterward?
Funding Questions
bullet What is a Technical Assistance Grant (TAG)? (PDF/17KB)
bullet Who is eligible to apply for a TAG?
bullet What constitutes an eligible community-based organization?
bullet How and when can my community-based organization apply for a TAG?
bullet What can the money from a TAG be used for?
Illustrations by Dan Baxter.
Step 3 Illustration
Download all 8 Steps (PDF/692KB)
Tips for a Successful Application
bullet Hold a Pre-Application Meeting with the DEC to discuss the project.
bullet Be sure you can demonstrate local buy-in and partnerships regarding the goals of the cleanup.
bullet Include letters of support from key people in the community.
bullet Alert and involve your local officials. Get them involved from the beginning.
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