The Brownfield Coalition Assessment Project managed by the North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) helps local governments and private entities in Bureau, Grundy, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark counties assess, clean up, and safely redevelop abandoned or underutilized properties.
If you have a property in your community that you think might be eligible, click here to complete survey.
Services & Assistance
- Environmental Assessments: The coalition can secure EPA-backed funding for both Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to identify contamination.
- Redevelopment Planning: Assists communities in transforming blighted or contaminated industrial and commercial sites into productive spaces (e.g., parks, commercial hubs, or new housing).
- Grant Management: NCICG writes and administers grants, linking municipalities to funds from the U.S. EPA, the Economic Development Administration (EDA), and state agencies.
Who is Eligible
Any municipality, county, or local economic development agency within the six-county coverage area can collaborate with the coalition to evaluate a property. The coalition acts as the lead organizer to ensure properties meet state and federal safety standards for reuse.
How to Get Started
To discuss a specific property in your community, you can reach out directly to the NCICG staff:
- Address: 613 W. Marquette Street, Ottawa, IL 61350
- Phone: (815) 433-5830
- Email: info@ncicg.org
Further Exploration
- Check out the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to understand regional growth priorities.
- View available development land on the LocationOne Information System (LOIS).