Grants for Environmental Justice provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Southern Border Coalition: Catalyst Pre-development Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Jobs First Amount: US $50,000 - US $400,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Southern…
Southern China Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rockefeller Brothers Fund Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Southern China Grant Program, supported by the Rockefeller Brothers…
State Land Urban Acquisition Partnership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The State Land Urban…
State of Michigan Clean Fuels Equipment Replacement Grants Provider: State of Michigan Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) Overview: Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision (SDEV) works with…
State-Level Systemic Change Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Amount: US $30,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: June 12, 2025 Summary The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation invites…
Strategic Response Mechanism (SRM) Overview: RRI's Strategic Response Mechanism is designed to fund timely advocacy, capacity building, and convening opportunities in a wide range of low to middle…
Supporting Environmentally Sustainable, Resilient, and Just Communities Across Downstate New York Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New York Community Trust Amount: US $150,000 - US $300,000 Last…
Sustaining Environmental Systems Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Mortenson Family Foundation Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Sustaining Environmental Systems Grant aims to ensure…
Texas Solar for All Coalition EPA Grant Funder: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Award Amount: Nearly $250 million in grant funding Award Date: May 2, 2024 (Earth Day) Overview: A historic…
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Climate Resilience Fund Amount: US $75,000 - US $115,000 Last Updated: November 20, 2025 Summary The Climate Smart…
The Cornell Douglas Foundation provides grants to organizations which promote the vision of the foundation: advocating for environmental health and justice, encouraging stewardship of the…
The purpose of this program is to improve communities by building partnerships between local government sustainability leaders and local, place-based foundations. Funding will support local projects…
The Green Fund Africa - Micro Grants Program Overview: Supporting young climate leaders in sub-Saharan Africa by providing micro grants and resources to empower community-driven solutions for climate…
The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Water Resources Control Board Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The SAFER…
Overview Greater Toledo Community Foundation, is a public charitable organization created by citizens of our community to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in our service area.…
Overview _NOTE: We’re updating our grantmaking process at this time and are not currently accepting applications. _ Grassroots Grants Our Grassroots Grants program supports underfunded organizations…
Overview _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. Program staff weigh many…
Transaction Assistance Grant (TAG) Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Land Conservation Council Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Transaction Assistance Grant…
Tree Equity RI Grant Program (RI) Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Natural Resources Bureau Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: November…
Trio Foundation of St. Louis Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Trio Foundation of St. Louis Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Trio Foundation of St. Louis Grant aims to…