Our mission is to promote environmental quality and equity in the most environmentally distressed communities within Greater New Haven by providing grants and other incentives to support initiatives contributing to reduced exposure to air, water, and land pollution and a more sustainable future.
The grant program aims to address environmental challenges in New Haven by supporting initiatives focused on reducing pollution and promoting sustainability. They prioritize projects that encourage organizing, advocacy, and community engagement for environmental justice, climate change resiliency, environmental education, sustainability initiatives, access to natural resources, air and water cleanup, innovation in sustainability and pollution reduction, applied research in environmental and public health, and community planning for healthier neighborhoods. They support collaborative projects and offer Micro Grants for various organizational needs that align with their mission.