Environmental Justice Grants
Grant Opportunities
Grants are vital financial resources that support a wide range of initiatives, from community projects to groundbreaking research. They are provided by government agencies, private foundations and various organizations to enable individuals and groups to pursue their goals without the burden of repayment.
Understanding grants and how to access them can significantly impact the success of your projects and initiatives.
Grant opportunities vary widely in scope and purpose. They can range from small, community-focused grants to large, multi-year funding programs. Typically, grants are awarded based on the alignment of your project with the funder's objectives and the impact it promises to deliver. Navigating the world of grants involves identifying relevant opportunities, preparing compelling proposals and meeting specific eligibility criteria set by the grant providers.
Specifically, environmental justice grants focus on addressing the disproportionate environmental burdens faced by marginalized communities. These grants aim to support projects that promote fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental decision-making processes. They can fund a diverse array of initiatives, including pollution reduction, sustainable development, and community-led environmental advocacy. By securing an environmental justice grant, you can contribute to creating equitable solutions that enhance the health and wellbeing of communities impacted by environmental issues. Whether you are looking to launch a local cleanup effort or advocate for policy changes, environmental justice grants offer critical support for making a tangible difference.
- Justice40 – A Whole-of-Government Initiative
- Environmental Justice Grants, Funding and Technical Assistance
- Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
- Climate and Environmental Justice Block Grants
Grant Disbursements
The North Carolina state budget may include legislatively directed grants to non-state entities. These grants provide a specific amount of state funds be directed to a named organization for a purpose described in the appropriations act in which the grant was included. The state agency responsible for administering the grant will be named in the same appropriations legislation.
These grants have a variety of funding sources and can be funded with recurring or nonrecurring funds. All state grants are subject to corresponding statutes and rules, most notably N.C.G.S. 143C-6-23 and 09 NCAC 03M.
The linked page provides general directed grants information, and database grant recipients can use to locate contact information for each grant's administrator.
If you are interested in a grant that is administered by the N.C. Office of State Budget and Management, please visit the OSBM Administered Grants page.
All information provided in the directed grants database should be deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For the most accurate information consult the N.C General Assembly and the appropriate appropriations act and or technical corrections acts.
Recipients should look closely at 1.) which state agency is administering their award and 2.) the source of funds for the award.