The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded a $20,000 grant to Coffee County as part of the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. The funds will be allocated to identifying priority sites for redevelopment within the county. This grant is one of 36 awarded across the state in July.
The BRAG grants stem from the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, aimed at protecting the environment while fostering economic opportunities, particularly in rural areas. This legislation equips local governments and development boards with essential resources for investigating, cleaning, and redeveloping blighted properties.
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Brownfields are properties that remain vacant or underutilized due to potential contamination issues. Remediating these sites helps to minimize threats to public health and the environment, while also encouraging economic investment.
For more information on the BRAG program, visit the official TDEC website.
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Franklin County Receives Grant for Brownfield Redevelopment
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has awarded a $20,000 grant to Franklin County for brownfield redevelopment through the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants program. This funding will help the county identify priority sites for redevelopment, aiming to improve environmental protection and boost economic opportunities. The grant is part of a state-wide initiative funded by the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act to address and redevelop blighted properties.