Environmental Justice Grant Program
The Environmental Justice Grant Program funds community-led research to reduce pollution and improve environmental health in Colorado's most impacted communities.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates: July 31, 2026 (Q&A deadline) | August 7, 2026 (Pre-application/PAR-RFA deadline)
Funding Amounts: ~$2.75 million total for the cycle; awards range from $50,000–$500,000 per project for a 2-year period
Summary: Funds community-driven projects across Colorado to reduce pollution and improve environmental health in disproportionately impacted communities.
Key Information: Colorado-based lead applicants only; two-phase application required; pre-application (PAR-RFA) is mandatory.
Description
The Environmental Justice Grant Program, administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), supports projects that aim to measure, prevent, or reduce pollution and improve environmental health in Colorado communities disproportionately affected by environmental hazards and climate change. The program emphasizes community-led solutions, capacity building, and technical assistance, ensuring that funded projects reflect the priorities of impacted communities. Oversight is provided by the Environmental Justice Advisory Board, which guides project selection and impact assessment.
Projects may address air and water quality, climate resilience, healthy homes, food security, and other environmental justice issues. Eligible activities include avoiding, minimizing, measuring, or mitigating environmental impacts, as well as promoting equitable participation in rulemaking that affects disproportionately impacted communities.
