Environmental Justice Grants for Nonprofits

GrantStation’s exclusive database features 262 active funding opportunities giving towards this area of interest, all accepting requests from new grantseekers!

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West Coast Environmental Law

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Application Deadline:

May 27, August 26, November 10, 2026 and January 20 and March 31, 2027

The Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund (EDRF), a program of West Coast Environmental Law, provides legal help for British Columbians protecting their local environment.

The Fund provides…

Spirit Mountain Community Fund

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Application Deadline:

Small Grants
Letters of inquiry: September 3 and December 5, 2025, and March 6, 2026
Applications: August 12 and November 3, 2025, and January 30 and May 1, 2026

Large Grants
Letters of inquiry: October 1, 2025, and January 5 and April 3, 2026
Applications: August 27 and December 1, 2025, and February 27 and May 29, 2026

Tribal Grants
Letters of inquiry: June 2, 2025
Applications: August 18, 2025

Deadlines will be added when a new funding opportunity is announced.

Grant Range:
$2500 - $100000

The Spirit Mountain Community Fund, funded by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, provides support for the health, education, and social needs of Oregonians, primarily those in underserved…

Oxfam Pacific

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Application Deadline:

May 31, 2026

Oxfam Pacific focuses on fighting the causes and consequences of poverty to build a fairer future for communities in the Pacific.

The Tipping Point Pacific Grant supports Indigenous,…

Island Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1, annually

Grant Range:
$240 - $100000
Average Grant:
$12301

The Island Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in coastal regions of Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, with a focus on southeastern Massachusetts.

Areas of interest include:…

Catherine Donnelly Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of inquiry (Civic Engagement and Environment): June 2, 2026
  • Historically, this funder has two application cycles per year.

Note: In fall 2026, the Foundation will only provide grants focused on environment or civic engagement. Proposals addressing housing will not be accepted.

The Catherine Donnelly Foundation…

A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace + Justice

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Application Deadline:
  • May 4 - May 8, 2026 by 4 p.m.
  • June 1 - June 5, 2026 by 4 p.m.
  • July 6 - July 10, 2026 by 4 p.m.
  • Applications are accepted during the first full week of each month.

The A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace + Justice supports grassroots movements committed to advancing human rights, building equality, and dismantling systems of social, economic, and political…

Decolonizing Wealth Project

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Application Deadline:

June 11, 2026

The Decolonizing Wealth Project supports Indigenous- and Black-led efforts to redistribute wealth through a reparations-based approach to philanthropy.

The Indigenous Earth Fund supports…

The Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of intent: June 15, annually
Invited applications: August 1, annually

Grant Range:
$12771 - $672509
Average Grant:
$342640

The Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation aims to improve the economic well-being, social conditions, and civil liberties of disadvantaged persons and groups in the…

Environmental justice is the idea that everyone, regardless of their social status, has equal rights to a healthy environment. It takes into account the greater exposure that marginalized communities often have to environmental hazards, including pollution, toxic waste and the effects of climate change. 

There are already many nonprofits working in this space helping those affected by environmental catastrophe find redress. These nonprofits are only able to do their good work through the funding provided by environmental justice grants. These grants can be used for a wide range of purposes, including monitoring of environmental hazards, public education campaigns, and advocacy for environmental policies. 

These grants are provided by a wide range of sources. These include state programs, local government initiatives and private foundations such as the Surdna Foundation and the Kresge Foundation.

When drafting an environmental justice grant proposal, it's essential to use accurate, relevant and local data. You need to be able to prove that the communities your nonprofit serves have had a tangible negative impact from environmental issues. You may need to find data on statistics including air and water quality measures, as well as socioeconomic data to prove that your disadvantaged community is being unduly and exceptionally affected.  

If you need further information on writing excellent grant proposals, then make sure to check out our overview of the topic. You can also browse an excellent selection of environmental justice grants right here, all open and ready for application.