Texas Bar Foundation Grant Program

The Texas Bar Foundation (TBF) is the largest charitably funded bar foundation in the United States, composed of Texas attorneys who are committed to the law and the cause of justice. With a long-standing reputation for supporting access to justice and advancing the rule of law, the Foundation has awarded millions of dollars in grants since its inception. The TBF’s mission is centered around "Providing Opportunities, Protecting Justice," and it works primarily through its grantmaking programs to fund initiatives that align with this mission. The Foundation operates two annual grant cycles with deadlines on January 15 and July 15 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. All applications must be submitted through its dedicated grants portal before the deadline, regardless of whether the date falls on a weekend or holiday. Late applications are not accepted and will be automatically removed from the system. Interested applicants must first create an account in the grants portal. To assist with preparation, the Foundation provides a public preview of the application form before account creation. Eligible applicants are organizations or entities whose projects align with the Texas Bar Foundation’s mission. While specific eligibility categories are not detailed in the public-facing materials, applicants are expected to self-assess their alignment before initiating the application process. The Foundation encourages inquiries about eligibility or the application process to be directed to Amy Weir via email at aweir@txbf.org or by phone at (512) 480-8000. Grants are awarded based on a competitive review process, with notifications sent to successful applicants in late April for the January cycle and late October for the July cycle. Applications are reviewed for alignment with the Foundation’s mission, potential impact, and completeness. Details about award amounts, number of awards, or funding ceilings are not publicly disclosed and may vary depending on the scope of the project and availability of funds. While the Foundation does not specify detailed application questions or required supporting documentation in the general overview, applicants are encouraged to review the online portal preview for a better understanding of the requirements. The application portal likely includes standard fields for describing the project, explaining its impact, and providing budgets and supporting documentation. The Foundation does not mention any match requirement or indicate whether grants are recurring or rolling. The current grant application deadline is July 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. This cycle follows the standard semiannual schedule, with the subsequent notification of awards expected in late October 2025. Recurrence is implied through the biannual deadlines, with the next application cycle opening expected by January 2026. All interested applicants should ensure timely account creation, eligibility verification, and complete submission by the deadline to be considered.