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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Nathan Cummings Foundation - Venture Grants The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Venture Grants from the Nathan Cummings Foundation provide up to $100,000 for one year. They are designed to expedite support to social entrepreneurs with breakthrough, emerging and innovative solutions.	Not published	Up to $100K
Reuse Impact Fund Grant Metro · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reuse Impact Fund Grant, managed by Metro, aims to enhance the reuse, repair, and share economy in the Portland area.	Not published	Varies
As You Sow Grants As You Sow · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K As You Sow Grants promotes environmental and social corporate responsibility through funding initiatives that focus on toxic exposure and consumer protection in California.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Commonwealth Foundation- Open Grants Call Commonwealth Foundation · Foundation Not published · £15,000 - £30,000 The Commonwealth Foundation's Open Grants Call invites proposals from registered not-for-profit civil society organizations (CSOs) in eligible Commonwealth member countries.	Not published	£15,000 - £30,000
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant Program California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Grant Program aims to enhance climate resilience through nature-based solutions in conservation lands.	Not published	Varies
WI/IL/IN - Tree Canopy Community Grant Faith in Place · Foundation Not published · $1.9M	Not published	$1.9M
Trio Foundation of St. Louis Grant Trio Foundation of St Louis · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Trio Foundation of St. Louis Grant aims to enhance community well-being and promote equity through its new funding framework.	Not published	Up to $25K
Community Action Fund NDN Collective Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K – $30K The Community Action Fund (CAF) provides modest, urgent response funding to direct action and frontline organizing across Turtle Island (North America) and related Island Nations.	Not published	$15K – $30K
Urgent Action Grants (UAG) The People's Fund · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $8K The broad categories of work supported include:	Rolling	$5K – $8K
Environmental Education Grants Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $65K The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection offers Environmental Education Grants to enhance environmental literacy among youth and adults.	Not published	Up to $65K
Proposition 4 – Nature Based Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies To protect biodiversity or nature, restore landscape health, or achieve California’s climate goals.	Not published	Varies
SMUD's Shine Award Program Grant Sacramento Municipal Utility District · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The SMUD's Shine Award Program aims to foster inclusive community partnerships by providing equitable support to enhance neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $100K
RFP- Urban Trees Award Program Grant Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Urban Trees Award Program aims to enhance urban communities by funding tree planting projects that improve air quality and combat climate change.	Not published	Up to $1M
CDFW Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP) Trees Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking high quality grant proposals for eligible applicants to assist qualified cannabis cultivators and enhance CDFW's mission to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and…	Rolling	Varies
Equity and Access Grant Program: Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant California Public Utilities Commission Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Equity and Access Grant Program: Clean Energy Access in LA County provides up to $200,000 for Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to enhance outreach and education on the TECH Clean CA initiative.	Not published	Up to $200K
EPA Community Change Grant Walnut Way Conservation Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Community Change Grants are a funding program designed to support community-driven projects that address environmental and climate challenges.	Not published	Varies
Climate-Smart Food Systems: Regional Food Coordination RFP Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $153K The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking proposals for the Climate-Smart Food Systems: Regional Food Coordination initiative.	Not published	$153K
Community Greening Plans RFP Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300K The Community Greening Plans RFP aims to enhance urban green spaces, addressing inequitable access driven by historical discrimination.	Not published	$300K
Indigenous Voices Fund Grant Alaska Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Indigenous Voices Fund, managed by the Alaska Conservation Foundation, aims to elevate Indigenous voices in addressing critical conservation issues in Alaska.	Not published	Varies
GNH Green Fund: Regular Grants New Haven Green Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The GNH Green Fund offers grants up to $10,000 to support initiatives that enhance environmental quality, public health, and equity in the Greater New Haven area.	Not published	Up to $10K
Climate, Access, and Resource (CAR) Funding Grant California Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Climate, Access, and Resource (CAR) Funding program, administered by the California Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy, provides financial support for projects that enhance climate resilience, community access, and natural…	Not published	Varies
Strategic Response Mechanism (SRM) Rights and Resources Institute Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $100K RRI's Strategic Response Mechanism is designed to fund timely advocacy, capacity building, and convening opportunities in a wide range of low to middle income countries.	Rolling	Up to $100K
Supporting Environmentally Sustainable, Resilient, and Just Communities Across Downstate New York Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $150K – $300K The New York Community Trust is seeking proposals for projects that address environmental and climate-related issues in Downstate New York.	Not published	$150K – $300K
Native Voices Rising Grants Common Counsel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Native Voices Rising (NVR) offers grants to empower Native-led grassroots organizations in the U.S. With over $16 million awarded since inception, NVR focuses on enhancing lives through collective action and advocacy.	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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