| Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes Brownfield Redevelopment Program |
| Resources for Redevelopment |
Other Resources Available for Redevelopment Projects
Other funding sources and tax incentives can be combined with Brownfield grants in order to fund
redevelopment of a property. This page provides an overview of potential sources of funding, but is not an
exhaustive list. Other opportunities may be available, and we will continue to update this list on an ongoing
basis. Please contact the Brownfield Coordinator about your specific project to see if other funding sources
may be available. Please note that most government programs have lengthy application and approval
processes and should be investigated early for specific program requirements. Links are provided for
additional information.
Government Sources For Redevelopment
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Department of Commerce (DOC)
Department of the Interior
Grants.gov
Sustainable Development Resources
Global Green
Green Project
Other funding sources and tax incentives can be combined with Brownfield grants in order to fund
redevelopment of a property. This page provides an overview of potential sources of funding, but is not an
exhaustive list. Other opportunities may be available, and we will continue to update this list on an ongoing
basis. Please contact the Brownfield Coordinator about your specific project to see if other funding sources
may be available. Please note that most government programs have lengthy application and approval
processes and should be investigated early for specific program requirements. Links are provided for
additional information.
Government Sources For Redevelopment
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Empowerment Zone/ Enterprise Community program is eligible to businesses of all sizes. It encourages
businesses to open, expand, and hire local residents. The incentives include employment credits, a 0%
tax on capital gains, accelerated depreciation through Commercial Revitalization Deductions, and other
incentives.
Department of Commerce (DOC)
- Economic Development Association is committed to leading the federal economic development agenda
by promoting innovation, competitiveness, and regionalism. The EDA has several different investment
programs including: Public Works and Economic Development, Economic Adjustment Assistance,
Research and National Technical Assistance, Local Technical Assistance, Planning Program, University
Center Economic Development and Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms.
Department of the Interior
- National Park Service focuses on the preservation of national parks but they also help communities
across America preserve and enhance important local heritage and close to home recreational
opportunities. Grants and assistance are offered to register, record, and save historic places; create
community parks and local recreational facilities; conserve rivers and streams and develop trails and
greenways.
Grants.gov
- Grants.gov is an online resource that brings organizations seeking grants and agencies awarding
grants together. This site allows organizations to electronically search and apply for over 1000 grant
programs worth more than $400 billion.
Sustainable Development Resources
Global Green
- Green Builder Resource Center provides information on the most popular environmentally friendly
building materials, free design advice, and information about green building strategies.
Green Project
- The Green Project focuses on recycling building components, materials, paints, supplies, furniture and
even appliances. The goal of the green project is to return basic materials to the community at a low
cost, while supplying architects, builders, artisans, artists, households and hobbyists with supplies they
may need.
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