Grants for Environmental Justice

Last updated October 12, 2026

Grantable tracks 330 active grants for environmental justice in its free grants database, drawn from 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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WHALE TAIL Grants Program California Coastal Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The WHALE TAIL Grants Program, managed by the California Coastal Commission, supports initiatives that engage children and the public with California's coast and watersheds through hands-on education and stewardship.	Not published	Up to $50K
SCA Sustainability Awards Association for Specialty Coffee · Foundation Not published · Varies The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Sustainability Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and business models demonstrating leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in advancing sustainability across the global specialty…	Not published	Varies
Seeding the Movement Fund Peace Development Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Seeding the Movement Fund grants support grassroots organizing led by people from their communities.	Not published	Varies
Eversource Energy Foundation Grants Eversource Energy Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eversource Energy Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropic organization that is funded solely by Eversource Energy shareholders.	Not published	Varies
Community-Driven Green Space Plans The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation would like to support efforts that will enable residents of Philadelphia and Camden to develop a shared vision for green space in their neighborhoods and produce implementable plans to realize that vision.	Not published	Varies
Climate-Smart Commodities Project Grants National Association of Conservation Districts · Foundation Not published · Varies _Strengthening Grassroots Leadership & Capacity to Scale Climate-Smart Systems and Facilitate Historically Underserved Producers' Access to Markets_ NACD recognizes the role that farmers, ranchers, and forest stewards can play to reduce…	Not published	Varies
NC Disaster Survival and Resiliency School Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The NC Disaster Survival and Resiliency School supports local, regional, and statewide disaster community organizing in communities impacted by climate disasters.	Not published	Varies
State of Michigan Clean Fuels Equipment Replacement Grants Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision · Foundation Not published · Varies Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision (SDEV) works with fleet partners to replace aging trucks and equipment with State of Michigan Clean Fuels Equipment Replacement grants.	Not published	Varies
Mary Amdur Student Award Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 1961, the Society of Toxicology (SOT) is a professional and scholarly organization of scientists from academic institutions, government, and industry representing the great variety of scientists who practice toxicology in the US…	Not published	Varies
KROC Institute: Visiting Research Fellowships Grant University of Notre Dame du Lac · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The KROC Institute at the University of Notre Dame offers Visiting Research Fellowships for scholars focused on peace studies.	Not published	Up to $30K
Sapelo Foundation Grants: Environmental Justice & Protection The Sapelo Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sapelo Foundation Grants focus on advancing environmental justice and protection in Georgia, aiming to empower marginalized communities.	Not published	Varies
Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Harris and Frances Block Foundation, established in 2001, supports small grassroots organizations focused on social and environmental justice.	Not published	Up to $35K
Chicago Region Land Conservation Grants Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chicago Region Land Conservation Grants, funded by the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, support diverse organizations in innovative conservation efforts across the Chicago area.	Not published	Varies
RFP- Supporting Natural Climate Solutions in the Pacific Northwest Allen Family Philanthropies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation is launching a new initiative that will invest up to $5 million in support of rigorous, place-based, and inclusive Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) projects in the Pacific Northwest (PNW).	Not published	Varies
The Green Fund Africa - Micro Grants Program HBCU Green Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supporting young climate leaders in sub-Saharan Africa by providing micro grants and resources to empower community-driven solutions for climate resilience and sustainability.	Not published	Varies
EarthRights Alumni Small Grants Program Earthrights International Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide alumni of EarthRights Mekong training programs with financial support for the implementation of community-led initiatives to protect the environment and human rights.	Not published	Varies
Fellowships Library Study Hall Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annually supporting dozens of fellows dedicated to creating a just, equitable and sustainable future.	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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