2026 Seed Funding Application

2026 Just Energy for All Seed Grants

United Women in Faith invites applications for small-scale seed grants supporting climate justice and just energy transition work.

Grants of $100–$5,000 are available to United Women in Faith-led initiatives, local environmental justice groups, and coalitions between the two.

2026 Timeline

• Applications open: April 22, 2026
• Application deadline: June 17, 2026
• Decisions communicated: By July 25, 2026
• Funding disbursed: By September 2026
• Project implementation: Calendar year 2027
• Final report due: By December 2027

This link should be used one time only to initiate your application. Re-accessing this link may generate duplicate application records in the system.
For all subsequent access (to continue, edit, or review your application), log in via the YourCause portal: https://bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/auth/signin

We recommend bookmarking the portal link for ongoing use.

If you have questions about the application, create an account in our Portal for more information, or contact climatejustice@uwfaith.org.

Priority Project Areas

We prioritize proposals that address one or more of the following: reducing carbon emissions through sustainable transportation, promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency, supporting fossil fuel non-proliferation and divestment, improving air quality and climate health, and educating and advocating for a just energy transition.

What Makes a Strong Application

Strong proposals will include clearly defined, measurable goals aligned with JE4A values; center equity and include directly impacted communities in leadership or decision-making; combine tangible outcomes with education and advocacy components; and provide a realistic, detailed budget with clear justification. Proposals should also integrate the Jemez Principles and the Principles of Environmental Justice.

We strongly encourage coalition applications between United Women in Faith groups and local environmental justice organizations. BIPOC-led projects and those with a path to self-sustainability are given priority consideration.

Questions? Contact climatejustice@uwfaith.org.