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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Freshwater Storytelling: Request for Proposals National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Geographic Society, in partnership with the Conrad Hilton Foundation’s Safe Water Initiative, invites proposals from storytellers to create and disseminate content that raises public awareness about sustainable freshwater use.	Not published	Varies
EIP Diversity Scholarship Environmental Integrity Project · Foundation Not published · $60K The Environmental Integrity Project launched its "Diversity Scholarship" grant program in partnership with the University of Maryland's Francis King Carey School of Law in Baltimore (2020) and the University of Texas School of Law (2021).	Not published	$60K
Texas Solar for All Coalition EPA Grant Texas Solar Energy Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $250M A historic federal grant awarded to the Texas Solar for All Coalition to deliver residential solar to more than 46,000 low-income and disadvantaged communities and households across Texas.	Not published	$250M
Resilient Power Technical Assistance Fund (TAF) Clean Energy Group Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Clean Energy Group's (Montpelier, VT) Resilient Power Technical Assistance Fund provides small grants plus one-on-one expert support for solar+storage feasibility assessments to community-based organizations, municipalities…	Not published	Varies
Environmental Health Risk Assessment Program Community Outreach, Education and & Assessment Mini-Grant State of Rhode Island Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $5K The Environmental Health Risk Assessment Program Community Outreach, Education, and Assessment Mini-Grant, offered by the Rhode Island Department of Health, provides up to $4,950 to eligible entities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Partners for Places Equity Pilot Initiative The Funders Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $405K A two-year pilot program created as part of The Funders Network's ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion.	Not published	$405K
Pilot Reuse Fund The Story of Stuff Project · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K A complementary fund to the Grassroots Grants Program, designed to accelerate solutions to single-use plastic pollution. The fund aligns with The Story of Stuff Project's Serve Up Reuse and Bring Back Refill campaigns.	Not published	Up to $5K
Nathan Cummings Foundation Program Related Investment (PRI) The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We are a multigenerational family foundation, rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice, working to create a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society.	Not published	Varies
Gulf Research Program's Science Policy Fellowship Grant National Academy of Sciences · Foundation Not published · $64K – $69K The Gulf Research Program's Science Policy Fellowship offers an opportunity for scientists to bridge the gap between science and policy, enhancing their skills while benefiting Gulf Coast communities.	Not published	$64K – $69K
Site Cleanup Subaccount Grant Program California State Water Resources Control Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Site Cleanup Subaccount Grant Program, established by Senate Bill 445, aims to fund projects that address surface water and groundwater contamination.	Not published	Varies
Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program aims to provide financial assistance up to $500,000 to public entities for cleaning up illegal dumping sites.	Not published	Up to $500K
Environmental Justice Fellowship Grant The University of Texas Law School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Environmental Justice Fellowship, supported by the William Wayne Justice Center, offers a two-year postgraduate opportunity for Texas Law alumni aiming to work with environmental legal organizations.	Not published	Up to $75K
EPA Clean School Bus Program (2021 ARP Electric School Bus Rebates) Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition · Foundation Not published · $300K – $1.2M Provide rebates for replacement of old diesel school buses with new electric school buses in underserved communities.	Not published	$300K – $1.2M
Glynn D. Key Associate Attorney Fellowship Southern Environmental Law Center · Foundation Not published · Varies Entry-level position for law graduates and practicing attorneys with strong interest in or demonstrated commitment to advancing environmental justice.	Not published	Varies
Using Environmental Public Health Tracking Data to Improve Environmental Health in a Community Grant Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is offering a grant aimed at improving environmental health through data-driven initiatives in local public health agencies and federally recognized Tribes.	Not published	Up to $10K
Thriving Communities Grants: New York City Environment The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: You may submit a proposal anytime. We build in a long lead time to review proposals and prepare grant recommendations for five board meetings each year.	Not published	Varies
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 · State Not published · Varies The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program.	Not published	Varies
United for Good Fund United Way of the Wine Country · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of the Wine Country awards annual grants through the United for Good Fund for projects, programs, organizations, and coalitions that further the goal of fostering prosperous, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities.	Not published	Varies
Lead Safe Homes Program Habitat for Humanity East Bay Silicon Valley · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Lead Safe Homes Program (LSHP) is administered by Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley in partnership with Santa Clara County. It provides eligible residents with free lead-based paint removal and related services.	Not published	Up to $50K
Barr Foundation: Climate Grants Barr Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Barr Foundation's Climate Grants program is committed to addressing climate change through equitable solutions that prioritize communities impacted by environmental injustices.	Not published	Varies
Climate Curve Prize: Methane Global Warming Mitigation Project · Foundation Not published · Varies The Climate Curve Prize: Methane is the first global climate prize dedicated specifically to advancing solutions targeting methane emissions in food and waste systems.	Not published	Varies
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $250K – $1M The Equitable Energy Future Grant Program, launched by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aims to provide crucial seed and pre-development funding to contractors.	Not published	$250K – $1M
DLC Community Impact Grants Duquesne Light Company · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Duquesne Light Company's Community Impact Grants (CIG) program, initiated in 2021, aims to empower grassroots organizations addressing social equity, education, and environmental justice in Allegheny and Beaver counties.	Not published	Up to $10K
Brave Heart Fellowship Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brave Heart Fellowship, initiated by the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute, empowers Native youth aged 18-24 to lead in environmental justice and food sovereignty efforts.	Not published	Varies

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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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