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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New Seasons Market Community Grant Program New Seasons Market · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Seasons Market Community Grant Program supports organizations addressing food insecurity through racial equity initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $15K – $200K The Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund Grant provides competitive funding to restore and protect the health of Long Island Sound.	Not published	$15K – $200K
Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund - Track II: Tree Canopy for Resiliency and Public Health Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund is a grant program that leverages forestry to address environmental justice (EJ) issues in the Mid-Atlantic.	Not published	Varies
Norman Foundation Grants Norman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Norman Foundation Grants aim to empower communities in the U.S. to enhance their economic, environmental, and social well-being.	Not published	Varies
SEE Fiscal Sponsorship Program Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (See) Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies SEE supports charitable projects focused on: SEE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fiscal sponsor that provides administrative infrastructure and compliance support to projects. The cost share is 6.5% (one of the lowest in the industry).	Rolling	Varies
Community Action Grants - Environment Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Action Grants - Environment program by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation aims to support organizations addressing environmental disparities in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.	Not published	Varies
State-Level Systemic Change Grant Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K – $100K The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation invites eligible organizations to apply for the State-Level Systemic Change Grant. This grant supports initiatives aimed at creating lasting, systemic improvements across North Carolina.	Not published	$30K – $100K
Fiscal Sponsorship Program Partnerships For Change · Foundation Rolling · Varies Partnerships For Change offers fiscal sponsorship for projects aligned with their mission areas including education, spiritual entrepreneurship, health, climate, and media (documentaries, feature films, and social media campaigns for…	Rolling	Varies
Land for Communities (L4C) Grant - Land-based Projects Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Land for Communities (L4C) Grant, established by the Maine Community Foundation, supports community land projects that enhance relationships to land for underserved populations in Maine.	Not published	Up to $50K
Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation Grant Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation provides grants focused on environmental justice, reproductive rights, and community parks in Texas and southwestern Colorado.	Not published	Varies
Women’s Environmental Leadership Fund Grant Tides Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Begin the process by completing the Partner With Us form on our website. Have an initial call with Tides staff to discuss your mission, program activities, needs, and timeline.	Not published	Varies
Native Voices Rising Native Americans in Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · Varies A collaborative grantmaking initiative led by Common Counsel Foundation and Native Americans in Philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
EJ4Climate Grant Program Miami Climate Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M First-of-its-kind USD $2 million grant program to support environmental justice and climate resilience for underserved, vulnerable communities, and Indigenous communities across North America.	Not published	Up to $2M
Indigenous Climate and Just Transition Fund NDN Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A major philanthropic endeavor and regranting vehicle to ensure Indigenous-led frontline organizations are prioritized in federal investments such as the Inflation Reduction Act.	Not published	Varies
Healthy Harbors Fund Grant Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Healthy Harbors Fund, launched by Charleston Waterkeeper and the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League with support from Coastal Community Foundation, aims to enhance water quality in the Charleston Harbor area.	Not published	Varies
Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants Metro · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants, provided by Metro, support diverse community projects aimed at enhancing local parks, restoring streams, and promoting nature education.	Not published	Up to $100K
Local Data for Equitable Communities Grant Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K Local Data for Equitable Communities CFP This call for proposals (CFP) invites eligible nonprofit organizations in the U.S. to apply for a grant to collect, analyze, and use data to address inequities in the physical, economic, and social…	Not published	$50K
Patagonia’s Corporate Grant Patagoniaorg · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K Patagonia’s Corporate Grant supports grassroots organizations focused on bold, direct-action campaigns that address the root causes of environmental issues.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Commercial Solar Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies Provides grants for solar PV systems installed at Maryland businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations, that will be owned by or directly benefit (1) low-to-moderate income communities located in a census tract with an average median…	Not published	Varies
Community Fund Honnold Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Launched in partnership with Sunrun (nation's leading residential solar installer). Sunrun provides solar installation expertise and hardware.	Not published	Varies
Scholarship in Environmental Justice Law, UT Austin Environmental Integrity Project · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship created by a gift from the Environmental Integrity Project, administered by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law at the University of Texas School of Law.	Not published	Varies
Green Infrastructure Capacity Building Grant Na'ah Illahee Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies This funding opportunity provides capacity-building grants for projects that promote the healing of the land.	Not published	Varies
Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands: Open Calls for Proposals Grant Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is calling for proposals to support projects in Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands that focus on ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) to climate change.	Not published	Up to $50K
U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities Institute (RCI) Ohio Mayors Alliance Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies A new U.S. Department of Transportation center for learning to help reconnect communities that were harmed, isolated, and cut off from opportunity by transportation infrastructure.	Rolling	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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