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Access to Justice Initiative - Access to Justice Program

THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Access to Justice Initiative - Access to Justice Program

Established: Funded through appropriations from the Council of the District of Columbia via the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants

Administrator: DC Bar Foundation

Purpose: Part of the District's broader Access to Justice Initiative to expand legal services and support to underserved DC residents

Funding Source:

  • DC Council appropriations through the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants

  • Administered by the DC Bar Foundation
  • Scope:

  • Supports civil legal services organizations serving DC residents

  • Part of record $30.5 million awarded in 2025
  • Related Programs:

  • Works in conjunction with the Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program (CLCPP)

  • Complements General Support Grants funded through private donations and IOLTA
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 202.467.3750

  • Email: info@dcbarfoundation.org

  • Address: 200 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001

  • Website: dcbarfoundation.org
  • How to Apply

    Access to Justice Program Application Process

    Detailed application procedures are referenced as available through the Foundation's "Grant Programs" and "How to Apply" pages, but specific step-by-step instructions are not provided in the extracted content.

    To Apply:
    1. Visit dcbarfoundation.org
    2. Navigate to the "GRANTS" section
    3. Review "Grant Programs" and "How to Apply" pages
    4. Contact the Foundation for application materials and current deadlines

    Contact for Application Information:

  • Phone: 202.467.3750

  • Email: info@dcbarfoundation.org

  • Address: 200 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshuman-services

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