Grants for Environmental Justice

Last updated August 15, 2026

There are currently 325 active environmental justice grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

325 grants
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Grant Deadline Amount
Clean Energy Grants
Rolling
$50K – $2.5M
Core Fund
Rolling
Varies
Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program - Environmental Outreach, Education, and Engagement Projects
Rolling
Varies
Nathan Cummings Foundation - Enterprise Grants
Rolling
$250K
Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program - Environmental Improvement Action Projects
Rolling
Varies
Climate Resilient Communities Fund Grant
Rolling
$10K – $25K
California Watershed Protection Fund Grant
Rolling
Up to $40K
Zero Waste Grant Program
Rolling
Varies
OTHER – Small Grants for Smart Growth
Rolling
Up to $150K
Anthony Grassroots Prize
Rolling
Varies
Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Grant
Rolling
$3K – $25K
Our Impact: Sustainable Communities (Environmental Resilience)
Rolling
Varies
Fund for Change Grants
Rolling
$10K – $25K
NJ eMobility Rolling Grant Program
Rolling
Varies
JRCT: Sustainable Future Grant Program
Rolling
Varies
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Grants
Rolling
Varies
Non-Bond Priorities Grant Programs - Wildfire Prevention Grant Program (CA)
Rolling
$300K – $2M
Central America Grant Program
Rolling
Varies
Joyce Foundation: Environment Grants
Rolling
Varies
Annual Grants
Rolling
$25K – $500K
Call for Kindness Grant
Rolling
Up to $5K
Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program
Rolling
Varies
Partners for Places Matching Grants Program
Rolling
$5 – $1.7M
Coachella Valley Proposition 68 Parks, Conservation Land Access and Climate Change Response Grant Program
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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