Environmental Justice Small Grants
CalEPA’s Environmental Justice Small Grants fund community-led science and research projects addressing pollution, climate change, and environmental hazards in California’s most impacted communities.
Funder: California Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application) | October 2026 (Tribal resolution, Tribes only) | June 2026 (Previous cycle, for reference)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project; 18-month grant term; ~25–30 awards per cycle; $1.5M total available (typical)
Summary: Competitive funding for California non-profits and federally-recognized Tribes to address environmental justice issues in communities most impacted by pollution and hazards.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates before applying.
Description
The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Justice Small Grants program provides competitive funding to non-profit community organizations and federally-recognized Tribal governments for projects addressing environmental justice (EJ) issues in California communities disproportionately affected by pollution and environmental hazards. The program supports a wide range of community-based projects, including those focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation, access to clean water, pollution reduction, resource conservation, community education, technical assistance, capacity building, and participation in environmental decision-making processes. Projects should be community-specific, advance environmental equity, and foster resilience and collaboration.
