The New York City Brownfield Incentive Grant (BIG) Program
New! Updated Enrollment Grant Application The updated grant application should be used for NYC Brownfield Cleanup Program projects. In addition to grants for remedial work, the updated application can also be used to simultaneously apply for pre-development and investigation grants. Please contact OER or BIG Program Administrator with any inquiries. |
Purpose: The NYC BIG Program seeks to spur the cleanup and redevelopment of NYC Brownfields by offering grants to property owners and developers for brownfield activities throughout the
development process, from the earliest stages of information gathering through environmental investigation and cleanup work, to help reduce the cost of clean up and redevelopment of NYC brownfields.
To learn more about the BIG Program, choose a section below.
About: Learn more about the NYC BIG Program and plans for its further development or download a copy of the final regulations.
Download the BIG Report (PDF), which provides an
overview of all aspects of the BIG program.
Download the BIG Program Fact Sheet (PDF).

Quickstart: Download application forms and supporting material, or answer a series of quickstart questions to help you determine your grant eligibility.
Grant Applications and Award Limits: Get details on available grants and grant bonuses. View a table of grant award limits for eligible projects at various stages in the development process. Find BIG Program technical documentation.
Program Process: See an overview of the BIG Program process.
Eligibility: Determine your eligibility status and thus which grant award limits will apply to your project.
Vendor Qualification: Download an application to become a Qualified Vendor in the BIG Program.
Contact Us: Get answers to your questions or send comments.