Groundwork - Brownfield to Greenspace (15.965)
Groundwork - Brownfield to Greenspace (Assistance Listing 15.965) is run by the National Park Service, part of the Department of the Interior. It awarded $1.6 million in 8 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $193,957 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $142,213. Half of the 8 awards fell between $109,760 and $200,000, and they ranged from $50,000 to $497,865.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$1.6 million
- Grant awards8
- Typical award$142,213
- Awarded in FY 2025$594,264
- Size rank1783 of 1824
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreement
Key findings
- It is the 1783rd largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 1 states and territories.
What the program funds
Groundwork furthers the mission of the National Park Service by extending the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation to underserved urban areas. The Program provides financial and technical assistance to support private nonprofits and local government working in communities impacted by brownfields for the purposes of reusing brownfields and underutilized lands and waters as parks, trails, and green space.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Private nonprofit organizations and local government agencies with interest in brownfield reuse as parks, trails, and greenspace.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funds may be used for transforming brownfields and neglected lands and waters into parks, trails, and greenspace for public benefit. Funds cannot be used for construction projects.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Range: $50,000 - $500,000
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: 1) Transforming Abandoned Land into Community Parks - Funding supports projects that turn vacant or polluted properties—often called brownfields—into vibrant green spaces like parks, trails, and gardens. These efforts help revitalize neighborhoods and provide safe, accessible outdoor areas for recreation. 2) Building Local Capacity for Environmental Change -- Funding helps local organizations grow their ability to lead community-based projects. These include cleaning up neglected land, improving access to fresh food, and creating youth programs that connect young people to nature and green careers.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Groundwork - Brownfield to Greenspace (15.965) awarded$1.6 million across 8 grant awards, an average of $193,957 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwork USA Inc | New York | 8 | $1.6 million |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to nonprofits.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 8 | $1.6 million | 100% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $1.6 million |