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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Grassroots Leadership Fund - General Support Funding 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
National Environment Program RFP Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K As New York's largest community foundation, The New York Community Trust (The Trust) fosters and engages in enduring and innovative philanthropy, making grants that bring together the local knowledge and expertise of its team, nonprofits…	Not published	Up to $300K
Healthy Homes Asthma Program Women for a Healthy Environment · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities Round 9 Grant California Strategic Growth Council · Foundation Not published · $1M – $50M The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program plays a vital role in California's climate strategy by funding projects that promote affordable housing and sustainable transportation.	Not published	$1M – $50M
WPLC Staff Attorney Position Water Protector Legal Collective · Foundation Not published · $65K – $83K WPLC is an Indigenous-led nonprofit law firm and advocacy organization providing legal support and advocacy for Indigenous Peoples and Original Nations, the Earth, and frontline environmental justice communities protecting sacred lands and…	Not published	$65K – $83K
Duke Energy: North Carolina: Local Impact Grants Duke Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Duke Energy Foundation provides Local Impact Grants to strengthen communities in North Carolina, offering up to $20,000 for various initiatives.	Not published	Up to $20K
Brownfields – DED Brownfields Revitalization Fund Vermont Department of Economic Development · State Not published · $20M Remediation of brownfield sites for eligible sites Applicants must have completed a Phase 1 environmental site assessment prior to site acquisition and be enrolled in the Brownfields Reuse and Environmental Liability Limitation Program…	Not published	$20M
Working with Lots Mini-Grant Program Detroit Future City · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Detroit Future City (DFC) Field Guide to Working with Lots is a tool that provides step-by-step instruction to support Detroiters in transforming vacant land in order to create cleaner, safer and more attractive neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $5K
Environmental Grant Program - Environmental Health Area The Marisla Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marisla Foundation's Environmental Grant Program focuses on promoting biological diversity and sustainable ecosystem management.	Not published	Varies
Equity Workforce Training Implementation Grants (MA) Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.2M The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) offers Equity Workforce Training Implementation Grants to enhance access to training for individuals from underrepresented communities.	Not published	Up to $1.2M
Healthy Communities and Parks Fund - Tier 2 (WA) Grant King County Parks · Foundation Not published · $15K – $250K The Healthy Communities and Parks Fund - Tier 2 (WA) promotes access to parks and recreational facilities in underserved communities, aiming to reduce health disparities.	Not published	$15K – $250K
Klamath River Fund: Community Impact Grant - Requests over $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
NJ WorkClean: Diesel Modernization Grant Program State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · Varies The NJ WorkClean Diesel Modernization Grant Program aims to improve air quality by funding diesel-to-diesel and diesel-to-electric projects.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · Varies The Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant, offered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, aims to provide funding to public water systems in small or disadvantaged communities.	Not published	Varies
Marie Marx Strohm Memorial Award Green Corps Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Celebrates the achievements of a Green Corps graduate who demonstrates exceptional skill in the use of media in their advocacy work.	Not published	Varies
Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings (361217) Grant Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · $350K – $2.5M The Wildfire Smoke Preparedness program, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, aims to enhance public health by providing grants for assessing and mitigating wildfire smoke hazards in community buildings.	Not published	$350K – $2.5M
GFO-23-312r2 – Round 2 Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment Grant Program California Energy Commission · Foundation Not published · $5.2M – $20.7M The GFO-23-312r2 grant program aims to enhance community energy reliability and resilience in California by funding deployment projects.	Not published	$5.2M – $20.7M
OEF Funding Request The Semilla Project · Foundation Not published · $3.5M The Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF) appears to be a funding initiative from The Semilla Project, which focuses on outdoor equity as one of its organizational pillars.	Not published	$3.5M
HEAL Grant Latino Community Fund of Washington State · Foundation Not published · Varies The HEAL (Healthy Environment for All) Grant is listed as part of LCF's investment portfolio under "How We Invest" section.	Not published	Varies
Climate Justice Fellowship (NY) Grant New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) · Foundation Not published · $40K The Climate Justice Fellowship, funded by NYSERDA, invites organizations to host a full-time fellow for one year to advance climate justice and clean energy initiatives in Disadvantaged Communities.	Not published	$40K
PA's Environmental Justice Forests Grant Program Pennsylvania Urban & Community Forestry Council · Foundation Not published · Varies TreePennsylvania administers this grant program which includes required Tree Tender Trainings. Grantees are required to provide trainings in/around their areas and send at least one individual to training for every 25 grant-funded trees.	Not published	Varies
Native Voices Rising Common Counsel Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K Native Voices Rising is a collaborative partnership between Native Americans in Philanthropy and Common Counsel Foundation supporting Native-led organizing and advocacy efforts.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Dylan Todd Simonds Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dylan Todd Simonds Foundation Grant is dedicated to fostering environmental resilience and social justice, particularly in the Bay Area and Pittsburgh.	Not published	Varies
Collective Grants Washington Women's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Since our founding, the collective membership of Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF) has granted millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations across Washington State.	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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