Environmental Justice Grant Program
Forecasted
Environmental Justice Grant Program supports Colorado communities disproportionately impacted by pollution, funding community-led solutions to measure, prevent, or reduce it and improve environmental health.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3,158,752 total awarded in Cycle 3 for two-year projects
Summary: Supports community solutions that measure, prevent, or reduce pollution in Colorado communities disproportionately impacted by pollution and climate change.
Key Information: Projects must benefit disproportionately impacted communities; use CDPHE’s community map to assess geographic fit.
Description
The Environmental Justice Grant Program, administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), supports community solutions to improve environmental health across Colorado. Created by the Environmental Justice Act, it funds projects that measure, prevent, or reduce pollution in disproportionately impacted communities. These include low-income communities, communities of color, and communities affected by pollution and climate change.
Supported work includes protecting air and water quality, assisting agricultural workers facing environmental challenges, and improving water conservation. Funding can also pay for technical assistance that helps community organizations participate effectively in rulemaking hearings. The Environmental Justice Advisory Board oversees the program and serves as its grant selection committee, supporting community-led responses to pollution and local environmental health concerns.
