Equitable & Just Energy Transition (EJET) Grant

About this grant

The Kresge Foundation's Environment Program helps cities combat and adapt to climate change while advancing racial and economic justice. The program holds that cities should limit climate change and prepare for its effects at the same time, and it focuses on ensuring that communities most harmed by climate pollution, typically lower-income neighborhoods and communities of color, lead climate decisions from city halls to state capitals and Washington, D.C. The program supports efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for unavoidable climate effects, and advance social cohesion and equity. The Equitable & Just Energy Transition (EJET) initiative is one of three named initiatives under the Environment Program, alongside Climate Change, Health and Equity (CCHE) and Climate Resilient and Equitable Water Systems (CREWS). EJET aims to facilitate an urban energy transition that eliminates carbon pollution, builds power for low-wealth communities and communities of color, and advances racial and economic equity. The program's investments fall into two categories: field building, which strengthens leaders and organizations working on climate change while advancing racial and economic justice, and transforming urban systems, which accelerates equitable climate action by transforming urban energy, health and water systems. Strategies include public sector leadership support, climate justice movement support, and support for the community development climate finance ecosystem. The Environment Program does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grant opportunities, when available, are listed on the Current Funding Opportunities page.

Eligibility

The Environment Program does not accept unsolicited proposals; funding is available only when opportunities are posted on the Current Funding Opportunities page. Specific EJET eligibility rules are not stated on this page and should be checked on the How to Apply page. The page notes the foundation's national focus on American cities, implying U.S.-based applicants.

Key requirements

• ✓Focus on urban energy transition with explicit carbon-pollution elimination outcomes
• ✓Demonstrated commitment to serving low-wealth communities and communities of color
• ✓Projects that build community power and advance racial and economic equity alongside energy goals

Funder contact

The notice names a programme contact you can speak to before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Equitable & Just Energy Transition (EJET)?

Eligibility covers organisations in US; nonprofit, community-group, social-enterprise, local-authority. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.