Private Law Justice and Legal Services Grants

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for legal cases that seek to address significant social justice issues and create lasting change through litigation.

This grant provides funding to humanities scholars and projects that focus on advancing digital tools and methods to engage with the histories and interests of marginalized communities, promoting inclusivity and sustainability in digital scholarship.

This grant provides funding to humanities scholars and projects that focus on the histories and interests of marginalized communities, promoting innovative digital methods and community engagement.

Applicants are invited to apply for the New York Bar Foundation Grant Program. Donor Name: The New York Bar Foundation State: New York County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The New York Bar Foundation grant program assists organizations with law-related projects that: facilitate the delivery of civil legal services to those in need improve the justice system and the law;  enhance professional competence and ethics; and increase public understanding of the law. Criteria The Foundation makes grants to financially support law-related programs of legal services organizations, nonprofits, bar associations and other organizations throughout New York State. For more information, visit TNYBF.

The Legal Foundation of Washington Accelerator Grants are one-time grants designed to accelerate time-sensitive civil justice work and launch impactful projects. Donor Name: Legal Foundation of Washington State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The grants support innovative and responsive initiatives that would benefit from a one-time infusion of funds. The foundation seek to fund civil justice organizations doing strong anti-racist work, centering historically excluded communities, and impacting long-lasting systemic change. Accelerator Grants prioritize civil justice work for groups that have been disproportionally under-resourced by legal aid, including:  Native and Indigenous peoples, clients without lawful immigration status, and the civil/criminal divide for re-entry and justice-system impacted individuals Funding Information Grants are one year in length (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025) and typically range from $20,000-$100,000. Eligibility Criteria Civil legal aid providers or organizations in partnership with civil legal aid providers are eligible to apply. Proposals must be focused on civil legal aid work in Washington State. For more information, visit LFW.

The Sherwood-Antler Community Foundation is now seeking applications for its grant. Donor Name: Sherwood-Antler Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Foundation provides a method of receiving donations and distributing grants to benefit projects or nonprofit organizations in Sherwood and Antler. The Foundation is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, which is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3) and North Dakota Law. Eligibility Criteria Grants shall be awarded to those organized under IRS code 501(c)3 and those with an official relationship to a government entity (school, park district, city etc.) Grants shall be awarded to organizations that serve the communities of Sherwood and Antler. Grants will generally not exceed $1000 per application.  Grants to religious organizations will be limited to those activities which are non-denominational and serve the entire community. In funding decisions, the board will consider the following: Organizational management and integrity Level of local involvement and support The number of people to be served The impact of the grant on the success of the project  For more information, visit NDCF.

The Mohall Area Community Foundation is seeking applications to provide a method of receiving donations and distributing grants to benefit projects or nonprofit organizations in the Mohall area. Donor Name: Mohall Area Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Foundation is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, which is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3) and North Dakota Law. Funding Information Grants will generally not exceed $1000 per application. Eligibility Criteria Grants shall be awarded to those organized under IRS code 501(c)3 and those with an official relationship to a government entity (school, park district, city etc.) Grants shall be awarded to organizations that serve the community of Mohall. Grants to religious organizations will be limited to those activities which are non-denominational and serve the entire community. In funding decisions, the board will consider the following: Organizational management and integrity Level of local involvement and support The number of people to be served The impact of the grant on the success of the project. For more information, visit NDCF.

Applications are now being accepted for the Williston Area Community Foundation Grant Program. Donor Name: Williston Area Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/27/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Williston Area Community Foundation was established in 2014. It provides a method of receiving donations and distributing grants to benefit projects or nonprofit organizations in the Williston area.  The Foundation is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, which is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3) and North Dakota Law. For more information, visit NDCF.

The Rugby Community Foundation is currently accepting applications from a group of residents concerned about the lack of funding for local organizations. Donor Name: Rugby Community Endowment Fund State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Endowment | Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Foundation provides a method of receiving donations and distributing grants to benefit projects or nonprofit organizations in the Rugby area. The Foundation is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, which is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3) and North Dakota Law.  Eligibility Criteria Makes grants only to those organizations designated as a non-profit, tax exempt organization under IRS Code 501(c)3 or to government agencies. Individuals are not eligible. Makes grants to qualifying organizations in the city of Rugby. Grants to religious organizations will be limited to non-religious community services.  For more information, visit NDCF.

The Texas Bar Foundation is dedicated to supporting the rule of law and the justice system in Texas. By soliciting charitable contributions, it funds initiatives that enhance legal ethics, provide legal assistance to the needy, encourage legal research and publications, educate the public about the judiciary, and support the administration of justice. The Foundation awards grants exclusively to 501(c)3 organizations operating within Texas, focusing on projects that align with its mission. State and local bar associations categorized under 501(c)6, along with governmental entities at various levels, are also eligible to apply for project-based support. The Foundation emphasizes that individual grant applications are not accepted, and special guidelines are available for entities affiliated with the State Bar of Texas. Grant applications are limited to one per fiscal year (June 1 - May 31), with a strict submission deadline to ensure fairness and adherence to guidelines. Collaboration features in the application process allow for multi-departmental input, ensuring a comprehensive proposal submission. Grant renewed every year. Annual Fall deadline: July 15th