Grants for Environmental Justice

Last updated October 12, 2026

Grantable tracks 330 active grants for environmental justice in its free grants database, drawn from federal, 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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Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant Program New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant Program, offered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, aims to empower communities in addressing environmental issues and health hazards.	Not published	Up to $200K
RWN Foundation: Sustainable Communities Grants Ronald W Naito MD Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation offers Sustainable Communities Grants aimed at fostering social equity and environmental sustainability.	Not published	$10K – $40K
Youth for Environmental Leadership & Learning (YELL!) Fellowship Center for Earth Energy and Democracy · Foundation Not published · $500 YELL! is a paid fellowship program for young people interested in social justice and environmental protection. The program empowers youth of color to make a difference in their communities through learning and hands-on community projects.	Not published	$500
Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund: Emerging Contaminants (EC) Program (OR) Grant Business Oregon · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund's Emerging Contaminants Program in Oregon provides low-cost financing for public water systems to improve drinking water quality.	Not published	Up to $10K
Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP) Beneficial State Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program made environmentally friendly vehicles accessible and affordable to income-qualified Californians.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Southern China Grant Program Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Southern China Grant Program, supported by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, focuses on fostering sustainable development in southern China.	Not published	Varies
Community Response Fund Grant The Northwest Fund for the Environment · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Community Response Fund Grant by the Northwest Fund for the Environment supports local organizations addressing urgent community needs.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant (NJ) State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · Up to $2M The Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant (NJ) provides up to $12 million in funding for municipalities to address combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and stormwater management.	Not published	Up to $2M
RMC Lower LA River Grant Program San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · $5M – $200M Priorities for RMC Lower LA River Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects 2.	Not published	$5M – $200M
Contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Lands Assistance Grant Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $3M The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering assistance under the Contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Lands Assistance Program.	Not published	Up to $3M
Environment Initiatives Grant Program Catherine Donnelly Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catherine Donnelly Foundation's Environment Initiatives Grant Program aims to foster a diverse and inclusive climate justice movement.	Not published	Varies
Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust (CA) Grant California Air Resources Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust provides approximately $423 million to California for reducing excess nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions from VW diesel vehicles.	Not published	Varies
Fund for Southern Communities Grant Fund for Southern Communities Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Fund for Southern Communities Grant supports grassroots social change organizations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.	Not published	$1K – $5K
EmPower Massachusetts Implementation Grants (MA) The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K The EmPower Massachusetts Implementation Grants, offered by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), provide funding to enhance energy access for underserved communities.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Louisiana's World Makers Awards Foundation for Louisiana · Foundation Not published · $5K – $320K FFL believes that artists, cultural workers, and tradition bearers offer communities new and expanded ways of seeing, being, and creating.	Not published	$5K – $320K
Green Infrastructure Grant (IL) Illinois Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · $75K – $2.5M The Green Infrastructure Grant (IL) offers funding for projects aimed at reducing stormwater runoff and mitigating flooding in Illinois.	Not published	$75K – $2.5M
Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant, offered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, provides crucial support for California Native American tribes.	Not published	Varies
Climate Action Fund The New World Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Climate Action Fund (CAF) invests in collaborative, community-driven solutions that confront climate injustice and build on local strengths.	Not published	Varies
Invest in Our Future Philanthropic Grant Nevada Clean Energy Fund · Foundation Not published · $550K Philanthropic operating grant to support NCEF's work to access and implement federal clean energy funds for Nevada communities Grant made in context of over $1 trillion in public and private investment for clean energy expected through…	Not published	$550K
Carolina Youth Power Fund (CYPF) Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carolina Youth Power Fund supports youth-led and youth-focused organizations working on civic engagement, voter registration, financial literacy, environmental justice, and democracy reform.	Not published	Varies
Fund for Santa Barbara Grants - Movement Building Grant Fund for Santa Barbara Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Fund for Santa Barbara Grants - Movement Building Grant aims to foster progressive change by empowering grassroots organizations in Santa Barbara County.	Not published	Up to $10K
Transportation – Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Federal Highway Administration · Federal Not published · $1K – $50M Supports planning for and making surface transportation more resilient to current and future weather events, natural disasters, and changing conditions, such as severe storms, flooding, drought, levee and dam failures, wildfire…	Not published	$1K – $50M
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation Grant The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein · Foundation Not published · Varies The Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation Grant supports initiatives addressing climate justice, racial equity, and immigrant rights.	Not published	Varies
Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program Grant California Ocean Protection Council · Foundation Not published · $250K – $750K The Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program aims to support California Native American tribes in addressing the challenges posed by sea level rise (SLR).	Not published	$250K – $750K

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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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