This grant program funds community-based nonprofits and organizations in EPA Region 5 to address environmental justice challenges. Grants support research, community mapping, outreach, planning, and project implementation focused on environmental health, air/soil/water quality, healthy homes, food access, stormwater management, disaster resilience, and job training. Funding ranges from $75,000 to $350,000 with projects lasting up to two years.
Eligible applicants are community-based nonprofits and other organizations working within EPA Region 5, including Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and 37 federally recognized tribal nations.
