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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Natural and Working Lands+ Climate Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies The Illinois Department of Natural Resources proposes to expand on an exploratory collaboration with the US Climate Alliance and the UIUC Land-use Evolution and impact Assessment Modeling (LEAM) Lab.	Not published	Varies
Zero-Emissions Access Program Grant (WA) Washington State Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Zero-Emissions Access Program Grant (WA) aims to fund zero-emission carshare pilot programs in underserved communities with limited public transportation access.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Chicago Grants - Arts, Sports-based Youth Development, & Environmental Justice Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We are not accepting new proposals in our spring grant cycle. Organizations that received support in 2022 are welcome to reapply.	Not published	Varies
Allegany Franciscan Ministries Connecting with Community for our Common Home Grant Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K Allegany Franciscan Ministries' 'Connecting with Community for our Common Home' initiative (formerly Climate Justice & Care for Creation) funds activities throughout Florida that address environmental injustices - especially the impact of…	Not published	$10K – $40K
MCFA Grant Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas (MCFA) supports environmental initiatives across the Americas, focusing on biodiversity conservation, environmental education, justice, and sustainable development.	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Grants Alaska Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Alaska Conservation Foundation's Rapid Response Grants support immediate conservation actions to tackle unforeseen environmental opportunities or threats.	Not published	Up to $15K
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program: Tier 1 The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program, led by The Minneapolis Foundation, supports community-based nonprofits in the Great Lakes region.	Not published	Up to $150K
Southern Border Coalition: Catalyst Pre-development Fund Grant California Jobs First · Foundation Not published · $50K – $400K The Southern Border Coalition's Catalyst Pre-development Fund aims to drive economic resilience and equitable growth in San Diego and Imperial Counties.	Not published	$50K – $400K
Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant Program The PG&E Corporation Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant Program, administered by the PG&E Corporation Foundation, offers $100,000 grants for projects in five regions focused on environmental stewardship.	Not published	$100K
Building Bridges The Mosaic Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Mosaic will fund movement-building efforts — collaborative projects, coalitions, networks etc. — designed to fill critical movement infrastructure gaps (as described in Mosaic's strategic framework) within US based climate, conservation…	Not published	Varies
Penny White Project Fund Grant Harvard University · Foundation Not published · $200 – $5K The Penny White Project Fund Grant offers up to $50,000 annually for student research proposals at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.	Not published	$200 – $5K
MN350's Frontline Fund MN350 · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Frontline Fund is committed to aiding frontline workers with microfinancing for purposes that fall within four broad categories. Applicants must fill out the MN350 Frontline Fund Application and send it to frontlinefund@mn350.org.	Rolling	Varies
PCEF Mini Grants The City of Portland Oregon · State Not published · Up to $5K The PCEF Mini Grants program, funded by The City of Portland, offers up to $5,000 for initiatives that promote racial and social justice while tackling climate change.	Not published	Up to $5K
Natural Climate Solutions Grants State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · $250K – $5M The Natural Climate Solutions Grants, offered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, aim to fund projects that enhance and restore the state's carbon sinks such as forests, salt marshes, and urban parks.	Not published	$250K – $5M
EmPower Massachusetts- Innovation and Capacity-Building RFP Grant The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The EmPower Massachusetts program, managed by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, provides crucial funding ranging from $5,000 to $150,000 for innovative projects that enhance clean energy access for underserved communities.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Energy Efficiency Equity Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies A program designed to support energy efficiency projects and activities benefiting low-to-moderate income (LMI) Marylanders. County Government, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit	Not published	Varies
General Grant Program Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K As of the information provided, the Rachel Corrie Foundation is not accepting letters of inquiry or grant applications and regrets that no grants are available for the 2014 granting cycle.	Not published	Up to $5K
Fiscal Sponsorship Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Enables organizations to receive tax-deductible contributions for work related to social justice education and activism.	Not published	Varies
Equitable Clean Water Infrastructure Grant Program Coalition for Green Capital D/B/a American Green Bank Consortium · Foundation Not published · $1.3M To build a pipeline of equitable clean water infrastructure projects that directly benefit disadvantaged communities by providing green banks with funding and technical assistance to finance such projects.	Not published	$1.3M
Smithsonian Environmental Justice Fellowship: Envisioning a Shared and Sustainable Future Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Varies Climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and other environmental challenges affect everyone, but their impacts are felt most by those who are the most vulnerable.	Not published	Varies
Green Infrastructure Grantmaking Program The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Orleans Community Support Foundation, a supporting organization of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, is seeking an evaluator or evaluation team to support evaluation planning and execution for a new grantmaking program, “Green…	Not published	Varies
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) Grant Climate Resilience Fund · Foundation Not published · $75K – $115K The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) Grant supports US-based projects aimed at enhancing community resilience against climate change. With a budget of $1.5-2 million, grants typically range from $75,000 to $115,000.	Not published	$75K – $115K
CGC Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) Application Support - National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) & Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) Coalition for Green Capital D/B/a American Green Bank Consortium · Foundation Not published · Varies CGC emphasizes a "big green tent" approach composed of: The approach prioritizes unprecedented collaboration and coordination to develop a national pipeline that can equitably and rapidly drive clean energy adoption.	Not published	Varies
California Inflation Reduction Act Grants California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) · Foundation Not published · $150K – $3M The California Inflation Reduction Act Grants support Urban and Community Forestry projects aimed at enhancing tree canopy access and community engagement, particularly in disadvantaged areas.	Not published	$150K – $3M

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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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