Environmental Justice Grant Programs
The Environmental Justice Grant Programs fund community-led research and solutions to address environmental and health issues in New York's disadvantaged communities, administered by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
Funder: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (full application/bid submission, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per award for a 36-month project; minimum $50,000; no match required; total program funding approx. $7M per cycle.
Summary: Supports community-based and Tribal organizations in New York State to address environmental harms and health hazards in disadvantaged and environmental justice communities through outreach, education, and local solutions.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) CBOs or Tribal organizations with annual revenue under $3M; registration and prequalification in NYS SFS required by deadline.
Description
This competitive grant program, administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Office of Environmental Justice, funds projects led by community-based and Tribal organizations to address significant environmental issues, harms, and health hazards in New York State. The program aims to empower communities, particularly those in Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) and Potential Environmental Justice Areas (PEJAs), to develop and implement solutions, build consensus, and enhance public outreach and education around environmental justice. Awards are intended to support a wide range of projects, including but not limited to water, air, habitat restoration, green infrastructure, urban agriculture, waste reduction, capacity building, and other community-identified environmental priorities. All funded projects must include a research component to document and disseminate findings to the affected community.
