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Sign up to see the full listGrants for environmental justice support programs addressing the intersection of social equity and environmental health. These grants fund initiatives that advocate for marginalized communities, combat pollution, and promote sustainable development.
Explore 83 grant opportunities for environmental justice, with $7.9M in resources. Instrumentl empowers nonprofits with tools for customized grant searches, deadline tracking, and insights to drive equitable environmental change.
How common are grants in this category?
Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Environmental Justice?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Grants for environmental justice support programs addressing the intersection of social equity and environmental health. Nonprofits, advocacy groups, community organizations, and environmental coalitions are eligible to apply for these grants. Funders for environmental justice grants prioritize initiatives that serve marginalized and underserved communities affected by pollution and climate change.
Grants in environmental justice typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 29.6% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q2.
Environmental justice grants support projects that advance environmental equity, advocate for marginalized communities, and reduce exposure to environmental hazards. Grant funders aim to address the disproportionate impact of pollution on communities, improve public health, and support sustainable development.
On average, grants for environmental justice provide funding between $750 and $5,000,000, with typical awards falling around $15,000 (median) and $131,421 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.
The $18.4M available in funding for environmental justice grants is supported primarily by private organizations and government agencies. Grant funders include the Alaska Conservation Foundation, As You Sow, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Air Resources Board.
To improve their success rate, nonprofits interested in environmental justice grants should:
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