Environmental Justice for California’s Environment and Communities Fund
Forecasted
Environmental Justice for California’s Environment and Communities Fund supports community projects addressing hazardous waste through prevention, cleanup, and education to benefit affected California communities.
Funder: Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Applications due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000; typically $20,000–$50,000 for established nonprofits or $5,000–$10,000 for small grassroots groups, usually for one year
Summary: Supports hazardous waste prevention, cleanup, and education benefiting California communities affected by facility violations.
Key Information: Organizations with an active grant from this fund cannot reapply.
Description
The Rose Foundation administers this fund in partnership with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). Funding comes from Supplemental Environmental Project money associated with DTSC enforcement actions and supports hazardous waste work in areas affected by facility violations. Availability and geographic scope depend on those enforcement actions.
Projects must prevent or mitigate hazardous waste contamination or educate communities about proper hazardous waste disposal, furthering DTSC’s environmental cleanup goals. Supported work connects hazardous waste with public health, pollution prevention, environmental restoration and protection, compliance education, or emergency preparedness. The fund emphasizes benefits for underserved environmental justice communities and disadvantaged communities near affected facilities, with substantial community support and involvement.
