Grants for Environmental Justice

Last updated October 12, 2026

Grantable tracks 330 active grants for environmental justice in its free grants database, drawn from 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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CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA 2025 GLRI Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials and programs.	Not published	Varies
Indigenous Lifeways Fund Na'ah Illahee Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Dedicated to supporting Indigenous-led projects that foster healing, promote environmental justice, and uplift traditional knowledge in communities.	Not published	Varies
Carolyn Foundation Environmental Grant Carolyn Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Carolyn Foundation Environmental Grant focuses on combating climate change through community-led initiatives in Minnesota and Indigenous Nations.	Not published	$15K – $25K
Klamath River Fund: Community Impact Grant - Requests $10,000 - $50,000 Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Please note: After you submit your application, you may be contacted asking for additional information or documentation should it be deemed necessary._ Thriving, Healthy, Just, Equitable.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 68 - River Parkways and Urban Streams for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR) (CA) Grant California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $300K – $2M The Proposition 68 grant aims to enhance the Lower Los Angeles River and its tributaries, focusing on urban recreation and habitat restoration projects.	Not published	$300K – $2M
AmeriCorps Climate Corps (Illinois) Grant Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The AmeriCorps Climate Corps in Illinois provides funding for organizations with at least three years of experience in climate or disaster services.	Not published	Varies
Marine Debris Grants Marine Debris Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Marine Debris Foundation is launching its Marine Debris Grants to combat marine debris and plastic pollution. This initiative prioritizes projects focused on reduction, prevention, removal, and assessment of marine debris.	Not published	Up to $25K
Desert Conservation Program Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies As a result of efforts undertaken by individuals and entities with a strong interest in protecting the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, Assembly Bill 1183, now known as the California Desert Conservation Act, was approved by Governor Gavin…	Not published	Varies
Africa Climate and Environment (ACE) Micro Grants Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pulitzer Center has a bold vision: to be the venue for the world’s most innovative and consequential reporting, with journalism as the key element for mobilizing society through audience engagement strategies.	Not published	Varies
NJ Water Quality Restoration Grants to Mitigate Nonpoint Source Pollution State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · Up to $3M The NJ Water Quality Restoration Grants aim to mitigate nonpoint source pollution through funding for watershed restoration activities.	Not published	Up to $3M
NYC Green Fund Pathways Grant Program City Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $55K The NYC Green Fund Pathways grant program supports efforts to build a more equitable and vibrant park and open space system in New York.	Not published	Up to $55K
Community-Led Green Infrastructure The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Orleans Community Support Foundation (NOCSF) invites applications from eligible nonprofit and community-based organizations for grants under the Community-Led Green Infrastructure initiative.	Not published	Varies
Grassroots Leadership Fund - Capacity-Building Mini-Grant The Rose Foundation for Communities the Environment · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grassroots Leadership Fund, in partnership with the Kresge Foundation’s Climate Resilient and Equitable Water Systems (CREWS) Initiative, supports local activists across the country, and the small groups they lead, with immediate…	Not published	Varies
NY Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The NY Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) program offers funding up to $50,000 to eligible community groups for independent technical assistance related to environmental remediation activities.	Not published	Up to $50K
Nathan Cummings Foundation - Advancement Grants The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250K The Nathan Cummings Foundation offers Advancement Grants to support projects aimed at addressing racial, economic, and environmental justice.	Rolling	Up to $250K
NMCF: Sustaining New Mexico Fund Grant New Mexico Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The New Mexico Community Foundation established the Sustaining New Mexico Fund in 2022 to enhance the sustainability of nonprofits across the state.	Not published	Up to $10K
Jerry Greenfield National Grassroots Organizing Grant Program Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Grassroots Organizing National Grant Program, funded by the Ben & Jerry's Foundation, supports small, community-led organizations in the U.S. working to confront social and environmental injustices.	Not published	Up to $30K
Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience Grant California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $50K – $2M The Proposition 4 grant aims to enhance wildfire resilience and forest restoration while promoting watershed improvement and workforce development for disadvantaged communities.	Not published	$50K – $2M
State Land Urban Acquisition Partnership Grant State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · Varies The State Land Urban Acquisition Partnership aims to enhance urban communities in New Jersey by funding the acquisition of properties for parks and greenways.	Not published	Varies
Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Grant: Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · Varies The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Grant aims to support public water systems in small, underserved, and disadvantaged communities.	Not published	Varies
George Gund Foundation Grants The George Gund Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The George Gund Foundation provides grants to support various program areas including climate and environmental justice, creative culture and arts, public education, thriving families and social justice, and vibrant neighborhoods and…	Not published	Varies
Fund for Santa Barbara: Emerging Need Grants Fund for Santa Barbara Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Fund for Santa Barbara's Emerging Need Grants provide crucial support to grassroots organizations combating systemic inequities.	Not published	Up to $5K
BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program Baldwin Hills Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program streamlines administration of State funds, aligning with the Cutting Green Tape initiative.	Not published	Varies
Seed the Scientist Grant Find the Cause Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K A groundbreaking effort to combat breast cancer by funding early-stage research into environmental factors.	Not published	$10K – $30K

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for environmental justice award?

Of the 330 grants for environmental justice Grantable lists as of October 12, 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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