Mountains and Plains Environmental Justice Grants Hub
A regional grantmaker of the U.S. EPA’s EJ TCGM Program.
Grant Applications are open!
Cycle 2 Applications due March 31, 2025 at 1pm MT.
Questions? Interested in applying but need help? Email us at mapejgrants@jsi.com for quick answers or to request a meeting.
Grants to Support Thriving Communities in EPA Region 8
As a grantmaker for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Mountain and Plains Environmental Justice (MAP EJ) Grants Hub aims to support thriving communities in 28 federally recognized Tribes, and Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah.
We aim to:
- Empower local governments, Tribes, Tribal associations, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations with funds to advance a project or address an issue in their local communities.
- Support efforts to prepare for or mitigate environmental health and safety issues and corresponding risks to human health.
- Increase efficiency and reduce barriers to accessing federal grant funding.
Learn about the grants process and apply now.
For additional information, review: Notice of Funding Opportunity | Request for Applications
Missed the informational launch webinar?
It’s not too late! Watch the recording for an overview of the Grants Hub, including eligibility criteria, and application processes.
Tier 1 Assessment Subgrants
Assessment applicants can request up to $150,000 and must complete their project within one year. Projects can cover sampling, testing, monitoring, surveys, and other research that is key to a project’s design.
A limited number of non-competitive fixed subgrants for Tier 1 Assessment projects in South Dakota, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming are also available. Details are available on the Non-competitive Subgrants page.
Tier 2 Planning Subgrants
Tier 3 Development and Implementation Subgrants
Learn more about Tier 1-3 Competitive Subgrants.
- Determine whether their organization is eligible.
- Establish whether proposed project activities meet requirements.
- Understand which tier to apply for.
- Answer application questions.
Request an invitation to open office hours by emailing mapejgrants@jsi.com.
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UEI Registration for Potential Applicants
The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) is offering SAM.gov registration office hours every two weeks on Wednesday from 12-1pm MST. Sign up at tinyurl.com/EPNSAM. Email davina.resto@environmentalprotectionnetwork.org with any questions.
