Grants for Environmental Justice

Last updated August 16, 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
Supporting Environmentally Sustainable, Resilient, and Just Communities Across Downstate New York Grant
Rolling
$150K – $300K
Native Voices Rising Grants
Rolling
Varies
Natural and Working Lands+ Climate
Rolling
Varies
Zero-Emissions Access Program Grant (WA)
Rolling
$50K – $200K
Chicago Grants - Arts, Sports-based Youth Development, & Environmental Justice
Rolling
Varies
MCFA Grant
Rolling
Varies
Rapid Response Grants
Rolling
Up to $15K
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program: Tier 1
Rolling
Up to $150K
Southern Border Coalition: Catalyst Pre-development Fund Grant
Rolling
$50K – $400K
Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant Program
Rolling
$100K
Building Bridges
Rolling
Varies
Penny White Project Fund Grant
Rolling
$200 – $5K
MN350's Frontline Fund
Rolling
Varies
PCEF Mini Grants
Rolling
Up to $5K
Natural Climate Solutions Grants
Rolling
$250K – $5M
EmPower Massachusetts- Innovation and Capacity-Building RFP Grant
Rolling
$5K – $50K
Energy Efficiency Equity Grant Program
Rolling
Varies
General Grant Program
Rolling
Up to $5K
Fiscal Sponsorship
Rolling
Varies
Equitable Clean Water Infrastructure Grant Program
Rolling
$1.3M
Smithsonian Environmental Justice Fellowship: Envisioning a Shared and Sustainable Future
Rolling
Varies
Green Infrastructure Grantmaking Program
Rolling
Varies
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) Grant
Rolling
$75K – $115K
CGC Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) Application Support - National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) & Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA)
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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