Environmental Justice for California’s Environment and Communities Fund
Supports projects in California’s most impacted communities to prevent or mitigate hazardous waste, promote public health, and advance environmental justice.
Funder: Rose Foundation For Communities and The Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $20,000–$50,000 for established nonprofits; $5,000–$10,000 for grassroots groups; typical duration 1 year
Summary: Supports projects that prevent or mitigate hazardous waste impacts and promote environmental justice in California’s most affected communities.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3)s, fiscally sponsored projects, local governments, or tribal entities with relevant experience are eligible.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment in partnership with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, supports organizations addressing hazardous waste issues in California communities most impacted by facility violations. Projects should focus on preventing or mitigating hazardous waste contamination, educating the public on hazardous waste disposal, or advancing public health, pollution prevention, environmental restoration, compliance promotion, or emergency preparedness in disadvantaged communities with high CalEnviroScreen scores. The fund is intended to benefit underserved and environmental justice communities and is expected to be offered annually, with specific geographic focus determined by the locations of enforcement actions each cycle.
