Brownfields

The Brownfields program includes Job Training Grants and Revolving Loan Fund Grants. View eligibility criteria and scroll to the bottom of the page to read success stories.

Brownfields are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these properties takes development pressures off of undeveloped, open land, and both improves and protects the environment. For more information on Brownfields, visit the Environmental Protection Agency's website. www.epa.gov/brownfields/about.htm

Job Training Grants

The goals of the Job Training Program are to prepare trainees for future employment in the environmental field and facilitate cleanup of brownfield sites contaminated with hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants and petroleum. To apply for the program or for more information, contact the Development Office at (336) 727-2741.

Revolving Loan Fund Grants

Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund provides loans to clean up brownfields.   For more information, contact the Development Office at (336) 727-2741.

Brownfields Eligibility Criteria

1. A contaminated or potentially contaminated site targeted for redevelopment but in need of environmental assessment and, if necessary, cleanup.
   
2. A site where there is release, or threat of release, of a toxic or hazardous substance (as defined by the EPA), or, a site where there is a reason to believe that a release has occurred or is about to occur (e.g. based on past historical uses).
   
3. A site that is NOT listed (or proposed to be listed) on the Superfund National Priorities List or currently undergoing cleanup under RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act).
   
4. A site that is NOT contaminated by petroleum products, unless the petroleum products are believed to be mixed with a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (e.g., used oil).
   
5. A site that does NOT solely address or plan for the cleanup of products that are part of the structure of residential buildings or business or community structures (e.g., interior lead-based paint or asbestos which results in indoor exposure).
   
6. A site where the person or business applying for support from the Winston-Salem Brownfields program has not caused the contamination.  

Success Stories

JKS Signs and Sports

Reinvestment requires vision. Where many saw rubble and debris, JKS saw an opportunity to not only expand its business but to renew community pride in this area of Liberty Street. Over a period of ten years, the company acquired additional property and land. Instead of leveling old buildings, JKS preserved existing architecture whenever possible. The result has been overwhelmingly positive. JKS's complex of buildings is not only visually appealing, but also serves as a constant reminder of community renewal, stability and continuity.

American Transportation and Sewing, Inc (ATSI)

ATSI combines two traditional southeastern industries: textile manufacturing and sewing. (for more details visit ATSI in our tour of Liberty Street). ATSI has become a leader in fine sewing and textile fitting for numerous industries. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast your tent, backpack, vest or sleeping bag may have originated from ATSI. If you travel, your travel bag could have been made here as well. A large amount of office equipment is finished here, as is hospital equipment--everything from gowns, to uniforms to privacy curtains.