EPA’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program (EJ TCGM) provides $600 million in pass-through funding for regional and national Grantmakers to issue thousands of subgrants to community-based nonprofits and others for assessment, planning, and project development activities.
Below, you will find a list of the Grantmakers along with links to their websites and additional information and resources on their Requests for Proposals (RFPs). We will continue to update this site regularly. Please reach out to kathy.pope@environmentalprotectionntwork.org with any corrections or additions.
To request 1:1 assistance from EPN to apply for this opportunity, please fill out this form.
To access steps and tools to begin creating a draft proposal, please go here.
To see a list of states, tribes and territories in each region, please look here.
Region 1: Environmental Justice for New England: Tier 1-3 Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Seed Fund RFPs are now open. To begin to apply, create an account here. You can access information on tiers and funding opportunities on this page.
Funding Available: $48 million will be awarded to New England community-based organizations, environmental justice organizations, nonprofits, Tribal governments (both federally and state recognized), and other entities representing underserved, urban, rural, Indigenous, remote, and capacity-constrained communities in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Application Deadlines:
– Round 1: Friday, February 14, 2025 5:00 PM EST
– Round 2: Friday, May 16, 2025 5:00 PM EST
– Future funding rounds anticipated in August 2025, November 2025,
January 2026, and April 2026 and/or until all funding is allocated, whichever is earlier.
Contact Information: To connect with questions or comments, fill out the brief form here. In addition, you can join the mailing list at the bottom of this page, and find information on upcoming events and applicant support by scrolling down on this page. Reach out to project staff if you have any questions or if you encounter technical difficulties: ejgrantsnewengland@hria.org.
Region 2: Fordham University’s Flourishing in Community initiative Request for Applications
– Funding Available: $40 million to support community-led environmental justice projects across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and eight federally recognized Indian nations.
– Application Deadlines: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and the grantmaker will operate for a three-year duration. First awards are expected to be made in late winter 2024-2025.
– Contact Information: To access the application or more information, including details on the application process, please visit FORDHAM.EDU/FIC or email InfoFIC@fordham.edu. For information on office hours, visit this page, and to stay informed about any upcoming events or updates, sign-up for the Flourishing in Community mailing list by adding your information to the following form. You can also invite an FIC representative to an informational session or an application workshop hosted by you! To request an info session or an application workshop, please complete the following form.
– Partner: ConPRmetidos created a partnership with Fordham University to support and promote the “Flourishing in Community: Fordham University Environmental Justice Grant Program.” To grant these funds, a proposal evaluation process will be opened in which non-profit organizations and municipalities may participate. Register to receive more information here.
Region 3: Green and Healthy Homes Initiative’s (GHHI) Request for Applications
– Funding Available: $40 million in grants to fund 171 eligible projects in historically disinvested communities throughout EPA’s Region 3: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and 7 federally recognized tribes.
– Application Deadlines: Two-year grants are rolling until December 30, 2024, and one-year grants are rolling until April 30, 2025.
– Contact Information: ThrivingCommunities@ghhi.org or call 443-687-7343. You can also subscribe to their TCGM email list.
– Resource: The Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland in Region 3 created a proposal narrative template for applicants.
Region 4: Research Triangle Institute (RTI): Request for Applications.
Contact Information: Sign up to receive TCGM Region 4 emails here. To connect or ask questions fill out this form. You can also call or text (424) 855-0862.
Resources: This video explains the program and how community-based organizations can participate. You can access information on information sessions and office hours here.
Region 5: Minneapolis Foundation Great Lakes EJ TCGM: Requests for Applications are now open. To begin to apply, sign up for an account here. Grants will remain open through fall of 2026. The TCGM will accept applications on a rolling basis and make awards every 3-4 months.
Contact Information: Sign up to receive email updates.
Resources: Access a 2-page overview of the Great Lakes TCGM program here. Watch this video for tips and guidance on creating an account and using the portal.
You are also strongly recommended to prepare your application by downloading the application preview documents and templates below. You can use these documents to draft responses, then copy and paste them into the online portal when you are ready to submit your application.
- Intake Form Preview
- Tier 1 Application Preview
- Tier 2 Application Preview
- Tier 3 Application Preview
- Budget Template
- Tier 1 Workplan Template
- Tier 2 and 3 Workplan Template
Region 6: Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice: Notice of Funding Opportunity. Applications are open as of Dec. 18, 2024, and close January 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET. Grant applications may be submitted via the grant portal, by mail or email, or a virtual or in-person grant submission meeting. Visit this page for more information.
Funding Available: $40 million in grants awarded with guidance from a committee of environmental justice leaders representing communities throughout Region 6.
Contact Information: To receive updates about the grant application process, eligibility criteria, and upcoming informational sessions, subscribe to receive emails at the bottom of this page. If you have additional questions please email us at info@bullardcenter.org or 713-313-5098.
Region 7: RTI International: Notice of Funding Opportunity application guide. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 2027.
Contact Information: Sign up to receive TCGM Region 7 emails at the bottom of this page. To connect or ask questions fill out this form. You can also call or text: (424) 855-0862/
Resources: This video explains the program and how community-based organizations can participate, and this 1-page fact sheet describes the program, eligibility, opportunity types, community engagement, and next steps to prepare to apply. In addition, The Cultivating Healthy Environments Program will host informational sessions for the region on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 12 p.m., during which they will provide an overview of the grant application, explain the application review process, and discuss how individuals can serve as external reviewers or community advisory board members. Register here.
Region 8: Mountains and Plains Environmental Justice Grants Hub (MAP EJ) Tier 1-3 Competitive Request for Applications and Tier 1 Non-Competitive Request for Application
– Funding Available: $40 million in grants to fund six states (Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado) and 28 federally recognized tribal nations.
– Application Deadline: Accepting applications for all grant tiers until December 12, 2024
– Contact Information: Sign up for the MAP EJ Newsletter. And review recordings of the October 28 and November 4 Grantmaker webinars available on the MAP EJ website:
Region 9: Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE) (RFPs anticipated in early January 2025)
– Funding Available: $40 million to benefit disadvantaged communities in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 Tribal Nations.
– Contact Information: If you would like to receive updates regarding the grant application process and the Request for Applications (RFA), please provide your contact information here.
– Resources: Access the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program (EJ TCGM): FAQs and the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Fixed Amount Subaward: FAQs
Region 10: Philanthropy Northwest Type 3 Grant Request for Applications
– Funding Available: $40 million in grants over the next three years in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and tribal nations in these four states.
– Application Deadlines: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for the window in which that grant type is open. Refer to this page for more information. And go here to access the portal for application submission.
– Contact Information: Email thrivingcommunities@philanthropynw.org with any questions, sign up here for updates, and sign up to join office hours here. You can also access Frequently Asked Questions here
National Grantmakers
National Region 1-Region 3: Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC)
Contact Information: Subscribe here to receive ISC’s newsletter.
National Region 4-Region 7: Research Triangle Institute
National Region 8-Region 10: Climate Justice Alliance: Unite-EJ
Contact Information: Please contact Iris@climatejusticealliance.org with any questions. And sign up to receive updates at the bottom of this page.