Environmental Justice Fund
Seattle's Environmental Justice Fund supports community-led projects advancing climate justice, resilience, and leadership among those most impacted by environmental inequities.
Funder: City of Seattle
Due Dates: July 14, 2026: Required eligibility check (Step 1) deadline (by 5:00 PM) | August 4, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Two options: $60,000–$80,000 or $80,001–$120,000 per project (22-month duration); total program funding up to $1.6 million.
Summary: Supports Seattle community-led projects advancing climate justice, resilience, and leadership among those most impacted by environmental inequities.
Key Information: Eligibility check by July 14 is mandatory to submit a full application; first-time applicants are matched with a consultant for support.
Description
The Environmental Justice Fund, established as part of the City of Seattle’s Equity & Environment Agenda, invests in community-led projects that address climate justice and environmental inequities in Seattle. The fund prioritizes projects that empower and protect communities most affected by climate change—specifically Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, refugees, youth, elders, and low-income residents. Funded projects may focus on developing community leadership, supporting grassroots climate or environmental solutions, providing training and exposure to climate careers, and building resilience to protect health and community wellbeing. The program emphasizes centering community voices, building trust, growing leadership, and strengthening collaboration at the neighborhood level.
