Environmental Justice Grants in California

Last updated September 24, 2026

There are 16 active environmental justice grants tagged to California, part of 334 active environmental justice grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Grant (FY 25-26)	Strategic Growth Council	September 30, 2026	$100 – $500M
State	Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 IMPLEMENTATION Grant (FY 25-26)	Strategic Growth Council	September 30, 2026	Varies
State	Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PLANNING Grant (FY 25-26)	Strategic Growth Council	September 30, 2026	$30M
State	FY 2027-28 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant	Department of Transportation	October 9, 2026	$5M – $70M
State	Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)	San Diego River Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	$5M – $200M
State	Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program	Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	County-wide and Regional Funding Program	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	Varies
State	The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – Severely Disadvantaged Community)	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities – (Including Severely Disadvantaged Communities)	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 LLAR Severely Disadvantaged Communities	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 4 – Nature Based	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Consolidated Grant Program	Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program	Baldwin Hills Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – Severely Disadvantaged Community)	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Prop 4 – Randall Preserve	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies

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About environmental justice grants in California

Environmental justice grants support communities that face disproportionate environmental and public health burdens, funding work such as community organizing, monitoring, planning, and local remediation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has historically run programs including Environmental Justice Small Grants and the Government-to-Government program. Community-based nonprofits, tribes, and local governments are typical applicants, often working in partnership.

Environmental Justice Grants in other states

Environmental Justice Grants in Maryland 3 Environmental Justice Grants in Illinois 2 Environmental Justice Grants in Vermont 2 Environmental Justice Grants in Alabama 1 Environmental Justice Grants in Colorado 1 Environmental Justice Grants in Florida 1 Environmental Justice Grants in Georgia 1 Environmental Justice Grants in Minnesota 1

Other grant categories in California

Environmental Conservation Grants in California 61 Environmental Grants in California 55 Social Justice Grants in California 2 Environmental Education Grants in California 2 Grants for Criminal Justice in California 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for environmental justice work?

Funding supports community-led projects addressing pollution, public health, and equitable access to a healthy environment, including assessment, planning, education, and on-the-ground solutions. The EPA has been the primary federal source through programs like its Environmental Justice Small Grants and collaborative problem-solving agreements. Note that federal environmental justice programs can shift with administrations, so verify current availability before applying.

Does the EPA fund environmental justice projects?

The EPA has run several environmental justice grant programs, including Environmental Justice Small Grants and the Government-to-Government program that funds governments partnering with community-based organizations. Program funding levels and availability have varied over time, so it is important to check the EPA's current solicitations rather than assuming a program is open.

Who else funds environmental justice nonprofits?

Beyond federal sources, many private and community foundations fund environmental justice and frontline community work, sometimes through pooled funds or regrant intermediaries. State environmental agencies and larger nonprofits also occasionally subgrant to community groups. Building relationships with regional funders can be especially valuable for smaller, community-based organizations.

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