Grants for Environmental Justice

Last updated October 12, 2026

Grantable tracks 330 active grants for environmental justice in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Brownfield Municipal Grant Program - Assessment (CT) Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Foundation Not published · $100K – $200K The Brownfield Municipal Grant Program - Assessment in Connecticut supports municipalities in redeveloping brownfield sites, promoting economic impact through remediation.	Not published	$100K – $200K
Neighborhood Ecology Corps City of Oaks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Nature-based program for youth interested in environmental stewardship and conservation, offered through partnership between City of Oaks Foundation and City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department.	Not published	Varies
Defend Lake Almanor Fund The Almanor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Raise money for the work of the Defend Lake Almanor Task Force in representing the interests of Lake Almanor businesses and residents in the ongoing relicensing of Pacific Gas and Electric's Upper North Fork Feather River Hydroelectric…	Not published	Varies
The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER) Grant California State Water Resources Control Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The SAFER program aims to provide safe and affordable drinking water to over one million Californians currently without access.	Not published	Varies
JustPax Fund Grant JustPax Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The JustPax Fund Grant supports innovative projects addressing gender, environmental, and economic justice.	Not published	Up to $25K
Washington State Public Participation Grants (Department of Ecology) - Toxics and Waste Front and Centered · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Department of Ecology's Public Participation Grants provide funding for community engagement projects related to toxic sites and waste management priorities.	Not published	Up to $60K
Reduce Environmental Burdens The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies By 2035, meaningfully reduce environmental burdens confronting Greater Philadelphia communities as measured by an Environmental Burden Index. All Philadelphian deserve to live in neighborhoods free from degraded air, water, and land.	Not published	Varies
Community Clean Air Grant Program City of Boston · State Not published · Up to $200K The Community Clean Air Grant Program, initiated by the City of Boston's Air Pollution Control Commission, seeks proposals from nonprofit organizations for projects that reduce urban air pollution.	Not published	Up to $200K
YSCF: YS Giving Circle Grants Yellow Springs Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The deadline for this bi-monthly grant is the first Monday of January, March, May, July, September, November._ The YSCF Giving Circle is a group of people who care about social justice and donate money to a pooled fund for projects…	Not published	Varies
Resources Legacy Fund: Grantmaking Opportunity Resources Legacy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: As a general rule, RLF reaches out to potential new grantees and partners to help develop and implement program strategies.	Not published	Varies
GNH Green Fund Micro Grants New Haven Green Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The GNH Green Fund Micro Grants support initiatives aimed at improving environmental quality and public health in New Haven.	Not published	Up to $1K
Pennywise Grants White Swan Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Pennywise supports organizations and projects that are making critical differences by matching creative giving with creative problem solving, generating tangible, positive change through sustainable, grassroots initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Competitive Community Grant- Environment ( Fall cycle) Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K RESULT: All communities have equitable access to our earth’s critical resources: land, water, air and food for a sustainable and healthy ecosystem We will support requests that address climate change through efforts to: Protect or improve…	Not published	$5K – $20K
Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund Grant The Rose Foundation for Communities the Environment · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund Grant aims to enhance water quality in Puget Sound through community-based projects.	Not published	Up to $40K
Community Engagement for the California Satellite Methane Project: Third-Party Administrator Grant Solicitation California Air Resources Board · Foundation Not published · Up to $4.8M The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is inviting applications for the Community Engagement for the California Satellite Methane Project.	Not published	Up to $4.8M
Green Resiliency Grants (NY) New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation · Foundation Not published · $1M – $10M The Green Resiliency Grants (NY) program, administered by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, supports projects improving water quality and addressing extreme weather effects.	Not published	$1M – $10M
Climate & Environmental Justice Fund East Bay Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A fund launched by EBCF to enable the donor community to participate in local efforts to protect the environment, slow climate change, and lift up the voices of East Bay's disadvantaged communities.	Not published	Varies
The Story of Stuff: Grassroots Grants The Story of Stuff Project · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We’re updating our grantmaking process at this time and are not currently accepting applications.	Not published	Varies
HBCU Community Hubs HBCU Green Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Innovative, eco-friendly, multi-use spaces created to promote sustainability, entrepreneurship, and community resilience in underserved neighborhoods near HBCUs.	Not published	Varies
Indiana Climate and Democracy Catalyst Fund Grant Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The Indiana Climate and Democracy Catalyst Fund aims to empower frontline organizations in Indiana by enhancing their capacity to address climate and democracy challenges.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Reduce Sewage Overflows Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation aims to reduce annual untreated sewage overflows in Philadelphia by 5 billion gallons by 2035.	Not published	Varies
Sustaining Environmental Systems Grant Mortenson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sustaining Environmental Systems Grant aims to ensure equitable access to healthy land and water for all Minnesotans.	Not published	Varies
Grassroots Grants Program The Story of Stuff Project · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Story of Stuff Project's Grassroots Grants Program supports small, under-resourced, community-based organizations and informal groups organizing against environmental injustice.	Not published	Up to $5K
SETAC North America Professional Excellence Award Grant Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) · Foundation Not published · Varies The SETAC North America Professional Excellence Award recognizes members who exemplify the principles and values of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC).	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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