About the EJ Hub
Our story, what we're working on now, and the people and funders whose support made it possible.
The EJ Hub grew out of a 2023 regional EJ convening, coordinated by Communities First Fund with support from the Barr Foundation, which brought together One Rhode Consulting, Alternatives for Community and the Environment (ACE), the Grassroots Fund, RAD, and others. That regional coalition continued to collaborate in the months that followed, aligning with the federal Thriving Communities initiative, which aimed to get federal resources to underinvested communities. The EJ Hub was formally launched in early 2025, after gathering input from more than 60 regional stakeholders between September and November 2024. Since then, we've pivoted our focus toward navigating organizations to diverse funding and technical assistance resources, while remaining committed to our two founding pillars, Advancing Projects and Supporting Movement Builders.
EJ Hub in Action
Information for movement leaders, funders, and allies.
New England Leaders Cohort
We co-lead the New England Leaders Cohort with the Conservation Capacity Project. Leaders from all six states come together for peer learning, stipends, and pro bono expert support to strengthen their organizations and move projects forward.
Bringing people together?
If you are gathering people to talk through strategies that move projects forward, let us know. We may be able to help with planning support and a small convening award.
Let us knowGovernors' races in all six states
Every New England state elects a governor this fall. Whether leaders are re-elected or newly elected, we think it matters to educate transition teams on community-driven projects worthy of their attention, and to lift up people who can add to future conversations on climate, clean energy, and other environmental challenges.
Get involvedMovement leaders, funders, and allies: visit the EJ Hub Partner Space for events, resources, and key updates across New England.
To keep it a curated space, sign-up is required. Please use an email address tied to an organization, such as a nonprofit, Tribe, funder, or local or state agency. We aren't able to approve personal addresses like Gmail. If that's an issue, contact us at team@ejhub.org.
With Appreciation
Our thanks to the Barr Foundation Climate Team. Their support of this work is a demonstration of their leadership and their commitment to New England, helping communities advance community-driven projects that address climate, clean energy, and conservation challenges.
We are grateful to Communities First Fund, who initiated that convening and sowed the seeds of what became the EJ Hub, and who continue to uplift organizations across the region. Thanks also to the Grassroots Fund for serving as fiscal sponsor, and to The Funders Network, the Merck Family Fund, and the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, among others.