Race must never be a barrier to opportunity.

Race must never be a barrier to opportunity.

Celebrating 30 Years of a Building a Just Economy. Learn more

About Us

Shaping an Abundant Future

Community drives every aspect of our work.

The Greenlining Institute works towards a future where communities of color can build wealth, live in healthy places filled with economic opportunity, and are ready to meet the challenges posed by climate change.

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Emerging Energy Technologies Part 2: Applying an Equity Framework

September 19, 2023
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The Greenlining Institute Announces Second Cohort to Join Greenlining the Block, A Multi-Million Dollar Initiative Investing in BIPOC-led Community Solutions to Climate Change

September 14, 2023
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High Rents and Low Emissions: Gen Z’s Battle for Affordable Climate-Conscious Housing

September 7, 2023
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A National Summit on Racial Equity

October 19-20, 2023 • Oakland, CA

To celebrate Greenlining’s 30th anniversary, we have a bold, new look. Introducing: The Just Future Summit! That’s right we’re bringing our in-person annual summit back to Oakland! We hope you’ll join us to celebrate our collective commitment to racial equity.

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Our Work

Working Towards a Future Not Yet Realized

The Greenlining Institute, founded in 1993, was created to fight the lasting legacy of redlining, the illegal and systematic practice of excluding communities of color based on their race. We’re creating a future of abundance by shaping a more just, inclusive economy.Learn More

Economic
Equity

We advocate for race-aware policies that hold financial institutions accountable, end discriminatory practices, and establish pathways to financial security and prosperity.

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Climate
Equity

We advance policies that build healthy and climate-resilient communities of color that benefit from the jobs and wealth created by the green economy and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.

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Transformative
Communities

We support communities of color to exert their power and strengthen capacity to create and establish their own creative and enduring solutions.

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Leadership
Academy

Our Leadership Academy mentors and trains leaders to bring lasting, transformative change for communities of color.

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Leadership Academy

Training the Next Generation of Racial Equity Leaders

Our Leadership Academy builds up emerging leaders to bring lasting, transformative change for communities of color.

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