Climate Justice Grants
In context
This call is open to non-profits, registered charities and community groups and 1 other. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United States. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.
CREDO Mobile funds climate justice organizations working to stop fossil fuel infrastructure, hold corporations accountable, and advance a just transition away from fossil fuels. Eligible groups include nonprofits and grassroots organizations focused on environmental justice and climate action.
About this grant
CREDO Mobile is a progressive telecommunications company that has donated over $95 million since 1985 to nonprofits working for social change. The company funds organizations across six priority categories: economic justice, voting rights, climate justice, civil rights, women's rights, and peace advocacy. CREDO distributes funding monthly to three nonprofits selected through a member voting process, with donations generated primarily from company revenue. The programme supports groups with proven track records of progressive victories or close partnerships with CREDO, ensuring that funding supports meaningful projects that drive real change on issues ranging from immediate action items to long-term movement-building work.
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Eligibility
Organizations must be nonprofits working within one of six categories: economic justice, voting rights, climate justice, civil rights, women's rights, or peace advocacy. Groups should have either a proven track record of progressive victories or established close partnerships with CREDO. Organizations can be nominated by the public through CREDO's nominations page.
How it's scored
Applications are evaluated based on alignment with CREDO's six priority categories and demonstrated impact. CREDO members vote monthly on which three organizations should receive that month's donations, giving the membership a direct role in funding decisions. The organization considers track record of progressive victories and partnership strength with CREDO as key evaluation factors.
Key requirements
- ✓Focus on climate justice, environmental justice, or fossil fuel accountability
- ✓Organization must align with CREDO's mission of fighting for environment and just transition
- ✓Eligible applicants are typically nonprofits, grassroots groups, and community organizations
Recent past awardees
Knowing who's won the last rounds tells you whether you're in the strike zone.
- Economic Policy Institute
- Americans for Tax Fairness
- Social Security Works
- She the People
- Voter Participation Center
- Brennan Center for Justice
- 350.org
- Rainforest Action Network
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does CREDO Mobile offer?
- Climate Justice Grants offers $19M.
- Who can apply for Climate Justice Grants?
- Eligibility covers organisations in US; nonprofit, charity, community-group, social-enterprise. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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How this compares
- Compared with 73 similar grants (env justice in United States) listed in the last 12 months.
- Similar grants that state a value range from $5k to $1.8m, with a median of $400k (8 grants).
- The same organisation listed 1 other similar grant here in the last 12 months.
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About this sector
Environmental justice funding supports communities most exposed to pollution and climate harm, with an emphasis on local leadership. It is offered by public programmes and foundations, often as grants to community organisations and partnerships. Calls typically ask how residents are involved in decisions and how benefits stay in the community.
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