Environmental Justice Small Grant Program
Environmental Protection Agency
This program has been terminated. The Environmental Justice Small Grants (EJSG) Program provides funding directly to community-based organizations for projects that help residents of underserved communities understand and address local environmental and public health issues. The term “underserved community” refers to a community with environmental justice concerns and/or vulnerable populations, including people of color, low income, rural, tribal, indigenous, and homeless populations that may b
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Helps communities facing environmental justice issues pay for projects that improve local health and environment. This includes support for people of color, low-income, and tribal populations.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Funding for a wide variety of projects, such as scientific studies and community cleanups, aimed at protecting human health and the environment.
Who Is Eligible?
Other Criteria: state environmental programs, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Visit the EPA website
- Review the grant guidelines
- Prepare your application materials
- Submit your application
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.epa.gov/environmental-topics/environmental-information-by-location
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- May 12, 2026Application Deadline
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📎Optional Documents
- indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- 📥Templates Available
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support are encouraged but not mandatory.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- scientific studies
- community cleanups
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 1:1
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind contributions
- 📚Stacking Rules
- Can combine with other federal funding.
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Documentation of matching funds is required.
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
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This program offers funding up to $555,000 (minimum $14).
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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