SEDA-COG’s Brownfield Grants and Programs: SEDA-COG has a contract with Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) to support their $1,500,000 EPA Coalition Grant. This grant can be used to complete potential brownfield property “assessments” such as a Phase I, Phase II. Then SEDA-COG also has a low interest Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) for environmental remediation through the EPA Brownfields Program, they can provide loans up to $500,000. The SEDA-COG region includes Perry, Juniata, Mifflin, Snyder, Union, Northumberland (Sunbury), Columbia, Montour, Centre, Clinton, and Lycoming. More information: Brownfields Program – SEDA Council of Governments  – Even if a property owner is not sure they want to pursue a brownfield program or grant, the contracted QEPs are also available to consultant and review property information to discuss ideas or suggestions on next steps. Point of contact: Betsy Kramer, CEcD, EDP | Program Manager, Community Services Division: Community Revitalization, SEDA-Council of Governments, (570) 524-4491 ext. 7203, Email: bkramer@seda-cog.org, www.seda-cog.org.

Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES): $500 million in site development funding to strengthen Pennsylvania’s inventory of pad-ready sites. The funding is to provide grants and loans to eligible applicants to develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within the Commonwealth. The funding for the program includes two components that support the development of competitive sites within the Commonwealth: Planning Grants and Construction Grants and Loans.