Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant Program

Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Amount: Up to US $200,000
Last Updated: June 27, 2025

Summary

The Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant Program, offered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, aims to empower communities in addressing environmental issues and health hazards. By providing competitive grants, the program supports not-for-profit organizations in implementing projects that mitigate exposure to environmental harms, fostering community consensus and enhancing public outreach and education. This initiative is vital for promoting environmental justice and improving the quality of life in affected communities.

Overview

Office of Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is pleased to announce funding for projects that will implement state assistance funding through the Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant program to not-for-profit corporation (NFP) community-based organizations for projects that address exposure of communities to multiple environmental harms and risks (“projects”).

Eligibility

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