Funding Amount

$200 - $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Auxiliary Support Program Awards

Funder: American Lawyers Alliance (ALA)

Purpose: To support local bar association auxiliaries and their civic education and community service projects

Award Type: Grants to bar association auxiliaries

Award Amount: Typically $200 - $1,000 per award

Total Annual Award: $5,000 total awarded through the ALA Auxiliary Support Program annually

Geographic Scope: United States with participating bar association auxiliaries in multiple states including:

  • Arizona

  • California

  • Florida

  • Illinois

  • Indiana

  • Michigan

  • Ohio

  • Texas

  • Washington DC

  • And others
  • Focus Areas:

  • Civic education programs

  • Law-related education (LRE)

  • Youth support and scholarships

  • Community service projects

  • Constitutional education

  • Mock trial programs

  • Children's welfare and justice

  • Literacy programs

  • Domestic violence support

  • Juvenile justice initiatives
  • Eligibility:

  • Local bar association auxiliaries that are affiliated with ALA

  • Members must be in good standing
  • Recent Award Examples (2023-2024):

  • Austin Lawyers Auxiliary: University of Texas Law School Scholarship - $1,000

  • Columbus Bar Association Alliance: Ohio Wesleyan U./Junior League of Columbus summer camp - $850

  • Grand Rapids Lawyers Alliance: CASA of Kent County - $400

  • Houston Bar Association Alliance: Leon Jaworski Award Luncheon - $900

  • Law of Polk County: Scholarship for non-traditional female law students in public service - $700

  • San Antonio Bar Auxiliary: Bexar County Restorative Foster Care Courts program - $600
  • Website: americanlawyersalliance.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Online Application available through ALA website
    • Applications reviewed for awards at ALA meetings (typically Mid-Year and Annual meetings)

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationyouth-programsdomestic-violencecriminal-justice

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