• Asbestos abatement is costly.remodel, image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com
  
  Since the 1980's, the removal of asbestos has been a major concern for businesses, schools, government agencies and individuals. Undertaking asbestos remediation is a costly but necessary endeavor. Fortunately there are grants available to help make asbestos abatement more affordable.
  
  

Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program

• Asbestos is in many older buildings.sepia toned entry to old brownstone boston image by Stephen Orsillo from Fotolia.com
  
  The Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program is operated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program has two main stages: in the first stage, funding is provided for a new building; in the second stage, funds are provided for existing buildings. Through the second stage, funds for asbestos remediation can be awarded.
  
  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
  
  451 7th Street S.W.
  
  Washington, DC 20410
  
  (202) 708-1112
  
  hud.gov
  
  

Hope VI

• Major cleanup projects may receive funding from government agencies.palast abri?? schaustelle image by fuxart from Fotolia.com
  
  Hope VI provides funding for major rehabilitation in distressed areas. This funding may be used to remove asbestos in older buildings, educational facilities and homes in mixed income communities.
  
  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
  
  451 7th Street S.W.
  
  Washington, DC 20410
  
  202-708-1112
  
  hud.gov
  
  

Brownfields Assessment Grant Program

• EPA provides funding and experts to help.historic building being renovated in liverpool image by green308 from Fotolia.com
  
  Brownfields Assessment Grant Program provides funding to remove hazardous materials such as asbestos from brownfield sites. Grants up to $200,000 may be awarded for eligible projects.
  
  US EPA
  
  Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization
  
  Mail Code 5105 T
  
  1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
  
  Washington, DC 20460
  
  202-566-2777
  
  epa.gov
  
  

Brownfields Cleanup Grant Program

• Grants pay for renovation and waste removal.construction image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com
  
  Brownfields Cleanup Grant Program awards grants in amounts up to $200,000 with a 20% cost share. The money received from this grant program may be used to clean up sites with hazardous materials and remove asbestos waste.
  
  US EPA
  
  Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization
  
  Mail Code 5105 T
  
  1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
  
  Washington, DC 20460
  
  202-566-2777
  
  epa.gov