NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC
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The New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in New York, with additional funding in Washington, D.C., and Massachusetts. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FOUNDED IN 1991, THE NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE (NYC-EJA) IS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)3 CITY-WIDE MEMBERSHIP NETWORK LINKING GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS FROM LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN THEIR STRUGGLE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. NYC-EJA EMPOWERS ITS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND AGAINST INEQUITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL BURDENS BY THE COORDINATION OF CAMPAIGNS DESIGNED TO INFORM CITY AND STATE POLICIES. THROUGH OUR EFFORTS, MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS COALESCE AROUND SPECIFIC COMMON ISSUES THAT THREATEN THE ABILITY FOR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TO THRIVE. NYC-EJA IS LED BY THE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT IT SERVES, WITH ITS BOARD ELECTED BY ITS MEMBER GROUPS, WHO SET POLICY AND GUIDE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. WHAT DISTINGUISHES NYC-EJA IS OUR ABILITY TO: CREATE, NURTURE, AND ORGANIZE A COLLECTIVE VOICE TO MOBILIZE CITYWIDE SUPPORT TO RESOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE POLICY ISSUES. HIGHLIGHT KEY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE I
Cause Areas
2
Environment
Environmental justice
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UPROSE INC
$796.2K
25%
The Point Community Development Corporation
$360K
12%
EL PUENTE DE WILLIAMSBURG INC
$330K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$22.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$58.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC?
No. NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC give?
NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC make each year?
In 2024, NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC fund recently?
In 2024, NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UPROSE INC, The Point Community Development Corporation, and EL PUENTE DE WILLIAMSBURG INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC?
NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.