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Access to Justice Grants

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Access to Justice Grants

Overview: The Access to Justice Grant Program funds civil legal aid organizations providing legal support to individuals living in underserved communities across Illinois.

Geographic Scope: Every county in Illinois

Key Information:

  • Funds more than 30 organizations each year

  • Provides pro bono legal services opportunities for lawyers

  • Educates people of Illinois about their legal and constitutional rights

  • Focuses on access to justice and civil legal aid

    • Contact Information:

  • Illinois Bar Foundation

  • 20 South Clark, Suite 810

  • Chicago, IL 60603

  • Phone: 312.726.6072

  • Email: IBFInfo@illinoisbarfoundation.org

    • Mission Alignment:

  • Part of the foundation's core mission to provide competent legal services to citizens who cannot afford to hire a lawyer

  • Supports lawyers in providing pro bono legal assistance

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    human-rightsnonprofits

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