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Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program

Department of Toxic Substances Control

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-18

About This Grant

The RLF Grant Program provides grants to help nonprofits, tribal entities, and local governments who are not potentially liable under CERCLA section 107 assess or clean up brownfields that they own. DTSC accepts applications continuously, subject to fund availability. In 2023, there is not sufficient funding in the Revolving Loan Fund, therefore DTSC is not accepting applications at this time.

Grant Summary

Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program is a Department of Toxic Substances Control grant providing up to $176K for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

environment & water

Eligibility

nonprofitmunicipalityschool districttribal government

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $176K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program from Department of Toxic Substances Control, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Toxic Substances Control before the deadline.
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Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program?

Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program is offered by Department of Toxic Substances Control and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district, tribal government. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program provide?

Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program provides up to $176K per award from Department of Toxic Substances Control. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program deadline?

Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Department of Toxic Substances Control, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program?

To apply for Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Toxic Substances Control.

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