Environmental Justice Action Grants

Overview

CalEPA Environmental Justice Action Grant will increase our investments in projects that lift the burden of pollution from those most vulnerable to its effects. We know that too many communities across our state continue to face disproportionate impacts from climate change, including low-income and immigrant communities, communities of color, and California Native American Tribes. The CalEPA EJ Action Grants will consider funding any project that does both of the following: 1.       Supports tribes and community-based organizations and/or residents to engage in at least one of the                following four project categories: a.       supporting emergency preparedness, b.       protecting public health, c.       improving environmental and climate decision-making, and ...