Grants for Environmental Justice
Last updated October 11, 2026
Grantable tracks 330 active grants for environmental justice in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 6 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 163 list an award amount, with a median of $60K.
- Grants tracked
- 330
- from 245 funders
- Median award
- $60K
- middle half $25K–$250K
- Total listed funding
- $106.1M
- across 163 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 11
- 16 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Transaction Assistance Grant (TAG) Program Connecticut Land Conservation Council Inc · Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · Up to $20K The Transaction Assistance Grant (TAG) Program, offered by the Connecticut Land Conservation Council, aims to enhance land conservation efforts by providing financial support for transaction-related costs. | |
| Keeling Curve Prize Global Warming Mitigation Project · Foundation ~November · $50K The Keeling Curve Prize is the flagship program of Climate Curve, an internationally recognized annual award that supports global climate initiatives demonstrating the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases from the… | |
| Uprooting Racism Training (URFS) Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc · Foundation ~November · $60 – $5K A theory and action workshop for environmental and food justice leaders to uproot systemic racism in organizations and society. | |
| Catalyst Award Rachel's Network Inc · Foundation ~December · $1M The Catalyst Award recognizes and supports women environmental leaders of color who are advancing environmental justice, climate action, food sovereignty, energy equity, marine science, and other environmental solutions. | |
| Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation ~December · $20K – $50K | |
| Green-Wood Research Award in Human/Nature Interactions The Green-Wood Historic Fund Inc · Foundation ~January · Up to $4K This award provides support for emerging investigators and designers to conduct original research or design work that utilizes the location, landscape and/or collections of Green-Wood Cemetery and Historic Fund to advance the study of the… | |
| Green-Wood Research Award in Human/Nature Interactions The Green-Wood Cemetery · Foundation ~January · Up to $4K The Green-Wood Research Award in Human/Nature Interactions provides support for emerging investigators and designers to conduct original research or design work that utilizes the location, landscape and/or collections of Green-Wood… | |
| Blair and Georgia Sadler Fellowship Health Care Without Harm · Foundation ~January · $1K This fellowship engages and empowers emerging clinical health leaders who want to work on equitable, climate-smart health care in their institutions and communities. | |
| Organizing Grants Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Funds grassroots activist projects prioritizing those with small budgets and little access to mainstream funding. | |
| Glynn D. Key 1L Summer Intern Fellowship Southern Environmental Law Center · Foundation ~January · Varies Offered to first-year law students, particularly those with strong interest in or demonstrated commitment to advancing environmental justice. | |
| Climate Justice Organizing Fund Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation ~March · Varies | |
| Climate Justice Organizing Fund - Track Two – Implementing a Climate Justice Organizing Strategy Fund Grant Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation ~March · $25K The Climate Justice Organizing Fund - Track Two supports grassroots organizations focused on implementing climate justice strategies. | |
| Climate Justice Organizing Fund - Track One: Capacity Building and Strategy Development Fund Grant Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation ~March · $15K The Climate Justice Organizing Fund aims to support grassroots organizations working towards climate justice by providing essential resources for capacity building and strategic development. | |
| FIRE Immersion (Farming In Relationship to Earth) Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Designed to help beginner and intermediate growers of Black, Indigenous, and Latine heritage gain basic skills in regenerative farming in a culturally relevant, supportive, and joyful environment. | |
| Contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Lands Assistance Program Environmental Protection Agency · Federal Dec 31, 2029 · Up to $8M The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 included the transfer of 44 million acres to Alaska Native regional and village corporations. | |
| Environmental Justice Giving Project Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K | |
| Tree Equity RI Grant Program (RI) State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Natural Resources Bureau · State Not published · $10K – $50K The Tree Equity RI Grant Program offers funding of up to $25,000 for tree planting projects in Rhode Island, focusing on communities disproportionately affected by environmental hazards. | |
| Our Resilient Places Grant Meyer Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Our Resilient Places initiative supports Oregon's environment by empowering frontline communities affected by climate change. | |
| Honnold Foundation Core Fund Grant Honnold Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K The Honnold Foundation Core Fund provides unrestricted funding for global solar energy access initiatives, aiming to reduce environmental impact while enhancing social and economic equity. | |
| County Environmental Health Act Grants (CEHA) State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · Varies The County Environmental Health Act Grants (CEHA) provide funding to certified local health agencies in New Jersey to enhance environmental health services. | |
| Laird Norton Family Foundation Grant Laird Norton Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Laird Norton Family Foundation, based in Seattle, prioritizes grants that reflect family values in arts education, climate change, human services, and watershed stewardship. | |
| Puffin Foundation: Environmental Artistic Activism Grant Program The Puffin Foundation Ltd · Foundation Not published · Varies The Puffin Foundation's Environmental Artistic Activism Grant Program supports artists addressing environmental issues through diverse artistic genres such as film, music, and theater. | |
| Keystone Grant Program Elmina B Sewall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Keystone Grant Program, funded by the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, aims to empower grassroots and community-led initiatives focused on environmental and racial justice in Maine. | |
| Circular Innovation Challenge Seattle Good Business Network DBA Good Business Network of Washington · Foundation Not published · $10K Judging Criteria (Point-based system, up to 100 points): The Circular Innovation Challenge is a business pitch competition focused on identifying and scaling innovative manufactured product ideas that use prominent waste or recycled… |
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Grants for environmental justice by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 11 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 16 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 49 15%
- No deadline published
- 254 77%
Only 16 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most active grants for environmental justice
- State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 9 active
- Chesapeake Bay Trust 6 active
- The Rose Foundation for Communities the Environment 6 active
- The New York Community Trust 5 active
- The William Penn Foundation 5 active
- The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc 4 active
245 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 330 active grants for environmental justice (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 11, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 10 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About environmental justice grants
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.
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Environmental Justice Grants by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for environmental justice award?
Of the 330 grants for environmental justice Grantable lists as of October 11, 2026, 163 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $60K, and the middle half fall between $25K and $250K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for environmental justice?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (9), Chesapeake Bay Trust (6), The Rose Foundation for Communities the Environment (6), The New York Community Trust (5), and The William Penn Foundation (5). In all, 245 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for environmental justice due?
Of 330 grants listed, 11 accept applications on a rolling basis, 16 have a published upcoming deadline, 49 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 254 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
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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