Per the EPA, “a brownfield is a property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.” Brownfields funding from the EPA and DTSC allows for state, local governments, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to collaborate on activities associated with the prevention, assessment, cleanup, and planning for sustainable and equitable reuse of brownfields. 

Learn More about Brownfields 

• Understanding Brownfields | US EPA 
• Types of EPA Brownfield Grant Funding
• Frequently Asked Questions | US EPA 
• Brownfields Funding | Department of Toxic Substances Control  

These grants support identification and prioritization of brownfields sites in National City, CA, environmental site assessments at brownfields sites, and brownfields reuse planning. Grant funds also will be used to support community engagement activities. The target area for this grant is a 158-acre district in the City of National City that has been designated as the "Downtown Specific Plan Area." This area is a historically underserved community with a history of different land uses, some of which has led to environmental contamination. 

Four priority sites have been identified for environmental site assessments, shown below. Additional sites will also be identified following a comprehensive inventory of brownfields in the city.

Our site nomination activity has ended. We will be posting our completed inventory here soon.

View our StoryMap, created by Carson McKinstry and Jason Woo. 

Our Community Engagement Plan was developed with input from our Brownfields Advisory Committee and the broader National City community. Follow our progress by reviewing our Community Engagement Fact Sheet.