Over thirty five years of environmental grantmakers working together as a force for equitable and sustainable ecosystems, communities, and economies.

“I wanted to do something different. Something that would alleviate stressors in the nonprofit community, while living our real, core social justice values. We’ve always been very interested in supporting organizations led by People of Color, and unapologetically focusing on those groups. We firmly believe that the people experiencing the greatest harm, or closest to the problem, often have the solutions.”

Shawn Escoffery

Executive Director of the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation (RPDFF), in partnership with EGA

Tracking Racial Equity

The Racial Equity in Environmental Philanthropy Report examines funding to Black, Indigenous, and all People of Color (BIPOC)−led organizations across the United States. It fills a knowledge gap on racial justice funding, and is especially of interest to foundation trustees, supporting BIPOC-led organizations. Moreover, this report sets a baseline for the availability of demographic data to foster greater transparency within environmental philanthropy. It also includes analysis by issue area, geography and strategic focus on funding to BIPOC-led groups. EGA members are encouraged to download the report today to learn more.

Latest Publications

  • New EGA Report: Summary of Funding to Aquaculture & Fisheries, 2016-2021

    EGA's new Summary of Funding to Aquaculture & Fisheries, 2016-2021 report dives deep into over $500 million in Aquaculture & Fisheries grants made between 2016 and 2021, revealing gaps in the geographic and issue focus areas. 

    Aquaculture and fisheries deeply intersect the issues of ocean health, biodiversity, food systems, climate adaptation, sustainable communities and the livelihoods of Indigenous peoples.

    The report examines funding that supports different aquaculture methods such as open-ocean aquaculture and on-land recirculating aquaculture; seafood market strategies including local seafood supply chains, seafood certification, and transparency & traceability; and tribal fisheries and Indigenous aquaculture projects. The report also compares the funding given to various aspects of sustainable fisheries management, including fishing community engagement and fisheries management policy & research. 

  • Tracking the Field Resource Guide

    Tracking the Field (TTF) is a research program at EGA to deepen understanding of trends, challenges and the critical needs in environmental philanthropy. TTF supports dynamic coalitions by increasing data-driven partner identification and optimizing grant dollars for more strategic impact.

    EGA members and partners can now access the Tracking the Field Resource Guide to learn about the various TTF tools available for members and partners, our latest data findings and additional resources on environmental funding trends data.

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