Climate Justice Alliance

AI Summary
The Climate Justice Alliance is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on advancing climate justice initiatives. In 2024, it awarded a total of $970.3K across 45 grantees through a relationship-based engagement model, exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Alliance can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
Climate Justice Alliance (CJA) is a growing member alliance of more than 85 urban and rural frontline communities, organizations, and supporting networks in the climate justice movement. CJA unites our membership to build local, community controlled alternatives that center traditional, ecological, and cultural knowledge and create pathways for a regenerative future.
Cause Areas
1
Environment
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Solutions Project Inc
$4.8M
57%
SOCIAL GOOD FUND INC
$594.2K
7%

Smartmeme DBA Center for Story-based Strategy
$573.2K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$22.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Climate Justice Alliance?
No. Climate Justice Alliance does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Climate Justice Alliance give?
Climate Justice Alliance primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Florida. 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 Climate Justice Alliance’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Climate Justice Alliance fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Climate Justice Alliance make each year?
In 2024, Climate Justice Alliance awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $970 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Climate Justice Alliance fund recently?
In 2024, Climate Justice Alliance awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include Solutions Project Inc, SOCIAL GOOD FUND INC, and Smartmeme DBA Center for Story-based Strategy. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Climate Justice Alliance?
Climate Justice Alliance does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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