Environmental Justice Grants for Nonprofits

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 532 Environmental Justice Grants for Nonprofits — 28 open right now, across 101 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is October 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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532total grants
28open now
101agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Oct 22next deadline
OPEN 12 days left Hard to apply

RESTORE Act Direct Component – Non-Construction Activities

Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announcement applies only to the Direct Component and is only for…

🏛 U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program 📋 CFDA 21.015 ⏰ Oct 31, 2026 💰 up to $120,153,261
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OPEN 16 days left Hard to apply

CoRe 2026

CoRe 2026 is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Total program funding is approximately $20,000,000. Eligible…

🏛 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ⏰ Nov 4, 2026
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OPEN 25 days left Moderate to apply

Environmental Education Grants Program

The Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Education Grants Program welcomes applications for the development of innovative formal and non-formal education projects that: 1) Address grant program…

🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection ⏰ Nov 13, 2026 💰 up to $65,000
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OPEN 26 days left Hard to apply

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS), Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK), is offering a funding opportunity to improve assessments of floodplain connectivity and riverscape health. Current approaches to identify floodplain connectivity across…

🏛 Geological Survey 📋 CFDA 15.808 ⏰ Nov 14, 2026 💰 $1 – $90,000
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OPEN 59 days left Moderate to apply

HRE Round 52 Grants for River Education

HRE Round 52 Grants for River Education is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Total program…

🏛 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ⏰ Dec 17, 2026
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OPEN 59 days left Moderate to apply

HRE Round 51 Local Stewardship Planning

HRE Round 51 Local Stewardship Planning is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Total program funding…

🏛 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ⏰ Dec 17, 2026
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OPEN 59 days left Hard to apply

HRE Round 50 Tributary Restoration and Resiliency

HRE Round 50 Tributary Restoration and Resiliency is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Total program…

🏛 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ⏰ Dec 17, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

Solid Waste Management Grant Program

Funds may be used to: (a) Provide technical assistance and/or training to reduce the solid waste stream through reduction, recycling, and reuse. (b) Provide training to…

🏛 Rural Utilities Service 📋 CFDA 10.762 ⏰ Dec 31, 2026 💰 up to $1,000,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

AGR Noxious Weed Trust Fund 2027 Education

Applications for the Noxious Weed Trust Fund Education funding opportunity are due by January 6, 2027 . The Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications for…

🏛 Montana Department of Agriculture ⏰ Jan 6, 2027 💰 up to $75,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many environmental justice grants for nonprofits are available?
Grantoria currently lists 532 environmental justice grants for nonprofits, of which 28 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is October 22, 2026 — about 3 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $5B, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse environmental justice grants for nonprofits, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Environmental Justice Grants for Nonprofits

Environmental nonprofits secure funding to restore wetlands, reduce pollution, advance climate resilience projects, and conduct community health research in overburdened neighborhoods. The 7,368 active grants in this category reflect strong support from agencies including the National Institutes of Health and Fish and Wildlife Service, which prioritize work that bridges environmental protection and public health equity.

Most grants follow competitive application processes, with award sizes typically ranging from $40,000 to $575,000. Only 14% require cost-sharing, making these opportunities accessible to smaller organizations. To refine your search, filter by support type—program and capacity-building grants dominate this space and often align closely with nonprofit operational priorities.