Applications Now Live - Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
APPLY TODAY!
Communities in EPA Region 5 may now apply for the Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities grantmaking program.
Launching today, this three-year program will distribute will distribute $40 million in grants and will serve communities in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and 36 federally recognized tribal nations. Nonprofit organizations, local and tribal governments, and institutions of higher education that work in the Great Lakes region are all welcome to apply for funding.
Grants will support projects that focus on issues including, but not limited to:
Environmental health
Air, soil, and water quality
Healthy homes
Access to healthy food
Stormwater and green infrastructure
Emergency preparedness
Disaster resilience
Environmental job training
Applications for Tiers 1, 2 and 3 will be accepted today through November 2026, and grants will be approved on a rolling basis. Applications submitted by January 31, 2025 will be considered in the first review batch.
Below are a few links to help you get started:
This program marks a major public investment in frontline communities through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Grants in the Great Lakes region will be distributed by a partnership between the Minneapolis Foundation, Midwest Environmental Justice Network (MWEJN), NDN Collective, and RE-AMP Network.
For timely program updates, announcements about webinars and resources for the overarching program, sign up for the Great Lakes TCGM mailing list.
GREAT LAKES TCGM WEBINAR
Great Lakes Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program (TCGM) Introductory Webinar
Tuesday, December 10th
12-1pm CST
Please join the Minneapolis Foundation and our partners at the Midwest Environmental Justice Network, NDN Collective, and RE-AMP for an overview of the Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program. We will share information about eligibility, prioritized applicants, types of grants available, and steps to apply. There will be time for questions. This webinar and slides will be recorded and shared after the event.
CONTACT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTERS
There are two EJ TCTACs serving the Great Lakes region. These organizations are places to reach out to if you need help, such as figuring out which Tier(s) to apply for, application and budget feedback, obtaining your Unique Entity ID via sam.gov, and more.
Great Lakes Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center
Website: https://greatlakestctac.umn.edu/
Email: TCTAC@umn.edu
Environmental Protection Network (part of Great Lakes TCTAC)
Blacks in Green - BIG Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center
