Alliance Defending Freedom Grants and Funding Program

ADF's grants and funding program provides financial support to attorneys for cases and advocacy projects dealing with religious freedom, the sanctity of life, and marriage and family issues.

Background: Launched in 1994, the program has distributed over $54 million through thousands of grant awards to help fund cases, amicus efforts, and advocacy-related projects across the United States and around the world.

Geographic Scope: United States and internationally

Focus Areas:

• Religious freedom
• Sanctity of life
• Marriage and family
• Free speech
• Parental rights

Eligibility:

• Attorneys handling cases in the focus areas
• Network Attorneys and non-Network Attorneys (no requirement to be a Network Attorney to apply)
• Cases that align with ADF's mission

What They Provide:

• Financial Resources: Grants to help fund litigation costs, amicus efforts, and advocacy-related projects
• Partnership & Support: Consultation and legal expertise beyond monetary support

Important Notes:

• Grant applications do not automatically guarantee funding
• Every application receives thoughtful attention
• Financial support is not limited by direct involvement with ADF
• ADF recognizes that many important matters cannot be pursued without financial support

Contact Information:

• Website: adflegal.org
• FAQs available on grants & funding page
• Address: Alliance Defending Freedom, Arizona, US

Application Materials Referenced:

• Case Update Form
• Grants and Funding Guidelines
• Summary of Grant Evaluation Process
• 2026 Monthly Grant Review Schedule

Application Process

General Information:

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with monthly grant review cycles (see 2026 Monthly Grant Review Schedule)
• All applications receive thoughtful attention before funding decisions
• Application does not guarantee that funding will be awarded

Required Materials:

• Case Update Form
• Grants and Funding Guidelines (must review)
• Summary of Grant Evaluation Process (must review)

Steps to Apply:

1. Review Grants and Funding Guidelines
2. Review Summary of Grant Evaluation Process
3. Review 2026 Monthly Grant Review Schedule to understand review cycles
4. Complete Case Update Form
5. Submit application through appropriate channel

Consultation Available:

• Request consultation and legal expertise from ADF when needed (subject to ADF resources)

For Questions:

• Refer to FAQs section on the Grants & Funding page at adflegal.org/for-attorneys/grants-funding/