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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Frontline Justice Fund Grant Tides Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Tides is a partner for justice in the social sector, working closely with doers and donors to build the power of historically excluded groups who face systemic barriers.	Not published	Varies
Lowcountry Land Conservation Grant Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Lowcountry Land Conservation Grant, offered by the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, focuses on enhancing land conservation efforts in the Lowcountry region through a climate resiliency, diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund - Track III: Workforce Development in Community Forestry Grant Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund aims to promote environmental justice through community forestry initiatives.	Not published	Up to $200K
Environmental Justice Grants The Shumaker Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Shumaker Family Foundation's Environmental Justice Grants support organizations focusing on conservation, sustainability, and animal welfare.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act Tribal Capacity Grants Washington State Department Of Health · Foundation Not published · $45K The Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act Tribal Capacity Grants aim to empower federally recognized tribes in Washington state by providing essential funding to address environmental and health disparities.	Not published	$45K
CBSC Mini-Grants People's Solar Energy Fund · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $5K Support participating CBOs in pursuit of community-led and community-owned renewable energy project development in local communities. Required Documentation Prior to Application:	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Climate Justice & Care for Creation Grant Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Allegany Franciscan Ministries is thrilled to announce the grant opportunity in its new priority focus area, Climate Justice & Care for Creation!	Not published	Varies
Park Foundation Grants: Sustainable Ithaca Park Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Park Foundation Grants: Sustainable Ithaca aims to support initiatives fostering a fully sustainable community in Ithaca and Tompkins County.	Not published	Varies
Park Foundation: Media Grants Park Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Park Foundation Grants: Media support public interest media that raises awareness of critical environmental and social issues.	Not published	Varies
Columbia River Fund Grant The Rose Foundation for Communities the Environment · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The Columbia River Fund Grant supports projects aimed at improving and protecting clean water and aquatic habitats in the Columbia River Basin.	Not published	$10K – $40K
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program Philanthropy Northwest · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: All applications are closed for Types 1, 2, and 3 grants, but we will continue to accept non-compete requests.	Not published	Varies
New England BioLabs Foundation Grant New England Biolabs Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The New England BioLabs Foundation Grant focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations that enhance biocultural diversity and ecosystem services in regions such as Central America and West Africa.	Not published	Varies
EMSWCD: Partners in Conservation Grant The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $70K The EMSWCD's Partners in Conservation Grant supports community-led projects aimed at enhancing soil health, improving water quality, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.	Not published	$10K – $70K
North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) Grants Program Commission for Environmental Cooperation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) Grants Program, established by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, aims to foster collaboration among Indigenous Peoples and local communities to address…	Not published	Up to $150K
OCJ Policy, Community, and Consumer Grants Oregon Consumer Justice · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K OCJ takes a community-led approach to realizing consumer justice in Oregon. These grants lessen funding barriers and help strengthen the capacity of organizations to meaningfully improve Oregon's consumer landscape.	Not published	Up to $200K
GreenTRIP Certification Program Transformca dba Transform · Foundation Rolling · Varies GreenTRIP Certification is a third-party evaluation and support program for residential and mixed-use development projects that apply strategies to reduce vehicle trips, excessive parking, and greenhouse gas emissions while making…	Rolling	Varies
Rapid Response Grant (GS4GND Florida) Miami Climate Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K GS4GND Florida chapter is disseminating $262,000 total to support critical on-the-ground efforts to achieve climate justice in Florida.	Not published	Up to $15K
Solar for All Program Nevada Clean Energy Fund · Foundation Not published · $156M Federal funding opportunity to expand low-income solar access. EPA awarded one grant per state/territory.	Not published	$156M
Women's Foundation of California Grant Women's Foundation of California · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women’s Foundation of California Grant focuses on fostering a multiracial, feminist democracy by supporting grassroots organizations led by women of color and gender expansive individuals.	Not published	Varies
HEP Action Agenda: NY/NJ Community Engagement Sessions Grant Hudson River Foundation for Science and Environmental Research Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The HEP Action Agenda aims to engage communities in the NY/NJ Harbor & Estuary Program through in-person sessions this spring and summer.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Clean Energy Grants Washington State Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · $50K – $2.5M The Washington State Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for clean energy projects aimed at modernizing the electric grid, enhancing community resilience, and promoting solar energy deployment.	Not published	$50K – $2.5M
Core Fund Honnold Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation aims to fund organizations using solar energy to create opportunity, increase social equity, and build more resilient communities. Community ownership and leadership are central to the funding philosophy.	Not published	Varies
Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program - Environmental Outreach, Education, and Engagement Projects Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program The Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program will support community outreach and engagement, environmental action, and larger-scale restoration projects in the…	Not published	Varies
Nathan Cummings Foundation - Enterprise Grants The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $250K The Nathan Cummings Foundation's Enterprise Grants provide invitation-only, multi-year funding to support social-change organizations aligned with their focus on racial, economic, and environmental justice.	Not published	$250K

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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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