Effective immediately, the Cultivating Healthy Environments TCGM Grantmaking Program has been terminated due to shifts in priorities by the federal administration. This decision affects grantmaking efforts across all programs — including Region 4, Region 7, and the National Central Region (Regions 4-7).
Due to the program termination, we can no longer accept, review, or fund applications through this program. Much of the content in your Grantmakers’ application will align with other funding opportunities. We encourage you to download a copy of your application and feedback for future reference.
We understand that you may have additional questions about your application. At this time, we are unable to respond individually, but we are tracking all inquiries and will continue to provide access to program materials and accessible resources through our communication outlets.
What’s Next
To save a copy of your application for your records, open the application in SM Apply. The content can be downloaded as a PDF by clicking the menu button in the upper right corner. See the how-to guide for more details. Application content will remain available until June 30, 2025.
What is the EJ Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program (TCGM)?
We are partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support communities in EPA Regions 4, 5, 6, and 7 to cultivate and sustain healthy environments. The program makes it easier for community-based organizations to apply for federal grants that address environmental issues. No cost matching is necessary.
Our grantmaking program is designed to empower communities to pursue grants that address local priorities. The TCGM National-Central grantmaking program serves 23 states and 116 Tribal nations. There are also TCGM programs serving organizations within EPA Region 4, Region 5, Region 6, and Region 7.
For guidance on filling out the application, please review the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
For more information on how to structure the budget portion of your application, please see: Budget Guidance.