Funding search · environmental justice · Michigan
Who funds environmental justice work in Michigan
15 funders have a record of paying for environmental justice work by Michigan recipients: 62 grants totaling $7.1M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are Bvm Capacity Building Institute ($269,600), Transforming Power Fund ($457,500) and Allied Media Projects ($1.8M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Michigan recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Bvm Capacity Building InstituteAtlanta, GACharity · may take applications
12 matching grants · $269,600 · through 2024Largest: $37,500 to The PROACTIVE Project Inc — environmental justice
Transforming Power FundDetroit, MICharity · may take applications
9 matching grants · $457,500 · through 2024Largest: $62,500 to ARBORETUM DETROIT — environmental justice work
Allied Media ProjectsDetroit, MICharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $1.8M · through 2024Largest: $477,132 to MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COALITION — to achieve a clean, healthy, and safe environment for michigan residents most affected by inadequate policies. we work in alignment with the principles of environmental justice, an…
Tides FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $835,000 · through 2024Largest: $325,000 to MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COALITION — sustainable environment
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $460,000 · through 2024Largest: $175,000 to MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COALITION — to promote education and analysis to advance energy optimization.
Largest: $250,000 to Allied Media Projects — to support allied media projects, inc. fiscal sponsor to michigan environmental justice coalition to grow michigan ej coalition's capacity to support frontline climate and energy j…
Solutions ProjectLos Angeles, CACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $140,000 · through 2024Largest: $50,000 to Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition — sequoia 2024 grant award
Largest: $254,480 to ONE LOVE GLOBAL — 79587 increasing the voice of black youths and block clubs in the detroit city government's decision-making on green spaces and environmental justice issues
Windward FundWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $465,000 · through 2024Largest: $215,000 to MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COALITION — environmental programs
Social and Environmental EntrepreneursCalabasas, CACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $225,000 · through 2024Largest: $100,000 to MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COALITION — collaboration grant
Ecology CenterAnn Arbor, MICharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $175,333 · through 2024Largest: $60,333 to Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition — support clean air council
Largest: $30,000 to MI ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COALITION — support for organizational activities
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