Environmental Justice Grant ProgramThe LSPA launched its EJ Grant program in 2023 for its 30th anniversary. After being well received in the state and awarding grants to five organizations, we are pleased to be continuing this program in 2025. Through this program, the LSPA provides small grants to not-for-profit environmental advocacy groups, community-based groups, environmental education organizations, and/or volunteer efforts for local projects that benefit the environment in Massachusetts communities with EJ populations. The LSPA is interested in opportunities to meaningfully contribute to and participate in EJ efforts at the community level, and hopes these grants will assist recipients in implementing community-driven projects that provide a better understanding of local environmental and public health issues and assist communities in developing strategies for addressing those issues — through both direct programming as well as future planning, career, and/or education efforts. This notice announces a 2025 request for proposals for grants to support and celebrate environmental and natural resource projects in EJ Populations in Massachusetts. For purposes of this grant, an EJ Population is one that has experienced disproportionately higher human and environmental health risks and impacts as compared to the larger community. WHAT: The LSPA will distribute a total of $5,000 in 2025 to one or more grantees serving EJ populations in Massachusetts. Applicants are invited to seek up to $5,000 in funding per grant with partial funding possible. Environmental projects may vary widely but should be completed by December 15, 2026. WHEN: Grant applications are due to the LSPA by July 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. The LSPA will announce grant awards by August 31, 2025. HOW: Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected]. More information on this program, including grant guidelines, timeline for proposals, and criteria for submissions are available here. We encourage you to share this information widely. Don’t hesitate to write us at [email protected] with comments and questions.
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