The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently awarded a $20,000 grant to the city of Paris as part of the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. This funding will be used to identify priority sites for redevelopment within the city. The grant is one of 36 similar awards announced across the state in July.
BRAG grants are funded through the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, which supports environmental protection and economic development, especially in rural areas. The act provides local governments and development boards with the necessary resources for investigating, cleaning up, and redeveloping properties that are blighted or underutilized due to potential contamination.
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Brownfields are properties that may be vacant or underutilized due to the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances. Addressing these issues through remediation is crucial for reducing public health and environmental risks while simultaneously encouraging economic investment in these areas.
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Anderson County Receives Grant for Brownfield Redevelopment
Anderson County has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation as part of the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants program. This funding is intended to assist in identifying priority sites for redevelopment, aiming to protect the environment and boost economic opportunities, particularly in rural areas, by addressing blighted properties.