You’re Not a Terminated Federal Grantee: Beyond Federal Funding
As many of you know, long before L4GG and EPN started helping folks apply for and then defend federal grants, we were providing pro bono technical and legal assistance as groups navigated environmental injustices—from air pollution to Superfund sites. And, we have never stopped! Check out:
– L4GG’s Green and Equitable Communities Clinic,
– EPN’s Pro Bono Capacity Building Technical Assistance Program,
– “Beyond Federal Funding,” an updated and curated list of current grant opportunities, including philanthropic funding, and
– Tell Your Story, Funding, and Resources below.
And Especially for Terminated Grantees:
Join Our Grants Management Webinars/Office Hours TOMORROW, Wednesday, February 11, 12:30-2pm Eastern
– The agenda will cover: litigation updates, a briefing on crisis communications from SKDK and overview of other support provided via Climate Ready, and the latest legal options for grantees and how to address closeout deadlines.
– If you do not see this on your calendar, please email kate.mason@environmentalprotectionnetwork.org, and BE SURE TO MANUALLY CLICK “ADD TO CALENDAR” IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL!
– If you haven’t ever attended one of our grants webinars, please sign up here.
Today’s Good News (And Other Updates):
– Our Solar for All litigation keeps moving forward! On Friday, L4GG submitted its joint brief with Southern Environmental Law Center, Conservation Law Foundation, and the Lawyer’s Committee for Rhode Island for Summary Judgment in the Solar for All case Rhode Island AFL-CIO, et al. v. EPA, with a goal of getting quicker reinstatement of the program. If this motion is granted, then we could potentially get an earlier ruling on the issue. We don’t anticipate having a ruling before the spring, but it’s a great step forward.
– In Climate United, et al. v. Citibank, et al., L4GG filed an amicus brief on behalf of 40 congressional members to reinstate the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The congressional members expressed support for the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) and National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) and portrayed the EPA’s actions as unlawful and outside the bounds of their authority. The case is currently awaiting a rehearing (to take place on February 24th), with the full panel of DC Circuit Court of Appeals judges to reconsider an earlier ruling by three appeals judges, finding, among other things, that certain aspects of the case belong instead in the Court of Federal Claims.
Tell Your Story:
This Earth Day, we aren’t just celebrating the planet—we’re fighting for the local projects that protect it. We’re looking for organizations interested in writing op-eds for local media that highlight the impact of their work while calling for robust environmental and public health protections. While we cannot guarantee op-ed placement, L4GG and EPN can provide support crafting and pitching your op-ed, and also thinking through other ways to amplify your story on Earth Day. Interested? Email Zealan Hoover at (zealan@impactstrategy.us) or Bonita Croyle (bonita@lawyersforgoodgovernment.org) so we can schedule a call.
Funding Opportunities:
Curated and Updated Funding Opportunities
EPN has launched Beyond Federal Funding: EPN’s Monthly Bulletin, a resource guide to funding opportunities—including philanthropic funding—from local to national opportunities. To request 1:1 funding discovery support or other technical assistance, please use EPN’s Technical Assistance Request Form.
Jerry Greenfield National Grassroots Organizing Grant Program
The Jerry Greenfield National Grassroots Organizing Grant Program supports community-based, grassroots organizations led by those most impacted by inequity and injustice. Grounded in the belief that affected communities are best positioned to create meaningful solutions, the program aims to advance social and environmental justice nationwide. The Foundation draws inspiration from civil rights leader John Lewis’ call to “get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
This program offers unrestricted, general operating support grants of up to $30,000, with an average grant size of $20,000, to small, constituent-led organizations with annual budgets under $350,000. Eligible organizations must be based in, and work within, the United States or its territories. The application deadline is February 18 at 4pm Eastern. Learn more and apply here.
T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants Spring Cycle
The T-Mobile Hometown Grants Spring Cycle is now accepting applications from eligible rural communities across the United States. This funding opportunity is designed to support community-led projects in towns with populations under 50,000, helping small communities thrive through targeted investments in local spaces and infrastructure.
Grants of up to $50,000 are available to support a wide range of initiatives, including technology upgrades, outdoor and public spaces, arts and cultural projects, and community centers. Funded projects should demonstrate a clear community benefit and contribute to long-term vitality and connection within rural areas.
T-Mobile reviews applications on a quarterly basis, providing multiple opportunities throughout the year for communities to apply. Eligible applicants are encouraged to review program guidelines carefully and submit proposals that highlight community impact and readiness for implementation here. The application deadline is March 1.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Local Data for Equitable Communities
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has released a call for proposals for its Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program, which supports nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and U.S. territories in using local data to advance health equity. The program helps communities collect and apply data to address inequities in local conditions such as housing, transportation, food access, safety, and environmental factors.
RWJF expects to award up to 30 grants of $50,000 for projects with a nine-month period of performance. Funded projects should build on existing community knowledge and relationships to support local advocacy, priority-setting, and accountability efforts.
Eligible applicants must propose projects focused on a specific local geography (e.g., neighborhoods, cities, counties, or tribal areas) and one primary topic area: built environment, climate and environment, community safety, healthy food access, housing, or transportation. Applicants are encouraged to view the applicant webinar and carefully review the CFP and Program Specific FAQs before applying here. Applications are due March 3 at 3pm Eastern.
Workshops/Summits:
Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services Workshops
Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services is a nonprofit environmental law organization that expands access to environmental justice by providing legal services regardless of income. The organization offers legal counsel, litigation support, nonprofit consulting, and community planning and outreach to individuals, community groups, and nonprofits navigating environmental law and policy. Fair Shake also hosts a monthly legal advocacy workshop series (held every third week of the month) focused on building practical law and public policy skills.
Upcoming events include “Permitting and Zoning” on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 12–1:30pm Eastern, covering industrial permitting processes and zoning’s role in local input, and a Pro Bono Data Center Legal Clinic on Thursday, February 26, from 9:30am–5pm Eastern for communities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia addressing data center–related issues. Clinic participants will receive at least a 30-minute consultation on topics such as zoning, permits, public notice, right-to-know requests, and related proceedings.
Registration deadlines apply. Please visit Fair Shake’s events page for the most current workshop information.
Extreme Weather Survivors National Advocacy Summit
On Saturday, February 28, at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific, Extreme Weather Survivors (EWS) is convening a national virtual advocacy summit to bring together people from across the country who have been directly impacted by extreme weather and are ready to turn their lived experiences into action.
This approximately three-hour interactive summit is designed for survivors who want to better understand how advocacy works, connect with others who have lived through disasters, and explore how personal stories can help shape safer, more resilient communities. Through skill-building sessions, storytelling, and collective learning, participants will gain practical tools and shared insight to begin engaging in advocacy with confidence.
To join the summit, register here. And as a thank-you for participating, verified attendees will receive a $35 gift card following the summit.
Resources:
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Environmental Justice is a three-volume reference work examining the history, scope, and global reach of the environmental justice movement, tracing its roots beyond the 1990s to show how environmental inequities have long been shaped by race, class, gender, and power. Featuring 362 entries on case studies, legal and policy frameworks, key events, and influential figures, the encyclopedia is grounded in the U.S. experience while connecting environmental justice struggles and solutions worldwide. Designed for students, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and community activists, it offers both scholarly and practical context and will be published in July 2026; it is currently available for pre-order through major bookstore chains.