EPA-OP-OEJ-22-01: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Environmental Protection Agency notices from 2022.
Environmental Protection Agency offered grants of up to $100,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $1.6 million in total. Applications closed on May 20, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 21, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Total funding$1.6 million
- Expected awards20
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA-OP-OEJ-21-01 | March 2, 2021 | Closed June 1, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 21, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 20, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 19, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See Section III of the funding opportunity announcement for eligibility information.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Environmental Justice Small Grant Program awards averaged $75,307; this notice allows up to $100,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (90% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working to improve the environment and public health conditions of tribal governments, low-income communities, and communities of color through the advancement of racial equity and environmental justice. This funding announcement supports the priorities detailed in President Biden’s Executive Order 13985 titled Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government and Executive Order 14008 titled Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds are now available to fund EJ Small Grants to federally recognized tribal governments to establish or modify public participation programs where fair treatment and meaningful participation priorities have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who has won Environmental Justice Small Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Environmental Justice Small Grant Program (66.604) awarded $7.8 million across 104 grant awards, an average of $75,307 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Community Ministries Inc | Georgia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | Oklahoma | 2 | $123,574 |
| Chickasaw Nation | Oklahoma | 1 | $99,929 |
| Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe | New York | 1 | $96,799 |
| Otoe-Missouria Tribe | Oklahoma | 1 | $85,163 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is EPA-OP-OEJ-22-01 still open?
No. It closed on May 20, 2022.
Who can apply for ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM?
Environmental Protection Agency accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM?
Closed May 20, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $100,000 each. About $1.6 million in total across about 20 awards.
Who has won Environmental Justice Small Grant Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Metro Community Ministries Inc, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation. The program made 104 awards worth $7.8 million in that time.
Similar open grants
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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
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- DARRP Restoration Implementation Grants (2026)
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