Justice Outside
Justice Outside advances racial justice and equity in the outdoor and environmental movement by providing trust-based grantmaking, advocacy, training, and field leadership programs. The organization funds community-led initiatives, runs fellowships and learning labs, and publishes impact research.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium community-led outdoor, environmental, or racial-justice organization seeking general operating support and field-building funding, often at the $10K–$50K scale.
Good Fit
- • Work advancing racial justice and equity within outdoor or environmental contexts.
- • Requests for general operating or program support rather than narrowly restricted project line-items.
- • Small-to-medium budget size consistent with many $10K–$50K grants observed.
- • Geographic presence in California or programs that serve communities in multiple U.S. states.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached 20 states, with a meaningful out-of-state share despite a California concentration (about 44% of dollars in CA).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows roughly 100 distinct recipients and over 100 grants, indicating a broad and diverse portfolio rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness is strong in the observed history: 95 of 100 recipients in the latest year were new that year and repeat recipients across the three-year window are very few, so unfamiliar organizations have demonstrably entered the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
