Fayette County Bar Foundation Grant Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 15, 2026
161 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Fayette County Bar Foundation Grant Program
Geographic Scope: Fayette County, Kentucky
Mission: Raise and distribute charitable funds for law-related projects and education in Fayette County, Kentucky; for improvement of the judiciary, the administration of justice; the legal profession and access to the justice system; and for the encouragement of FCBA members' involvement in the charitable activities of the community.
Funding Priorities
The Foundation will accept grant applications for projects that address its mission and fulfill one or more of the following objectives:
- Projects that improve access to the legal system by persons of limited financial means
- Projects that promote better access to legal information and the improved perception of the justice system by minorities
- Projects that improve the operation of, and public confidence in, the Fayette County courts
- Projects that provide public education about our legal system and promote a positive image of the legal profession
- Projects that stimulate volunteer participation by Fayette County area attorneys
Eligible Applicants
- Organizations recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or similar exempt organizations
- Grants will not be made to individuals
- Grant applications must be "sponsored" by an attorney who is a current member of the Fayette County Bar Association
- The sponsoring attorney must agree to be an active volunteer participant in the project
Ineligible Projects
Absent extraordinary circumstances, the Foundation will not fund:
Selection Criteria
Grant applications will be evaluated based on:
- Does the project meet eligibility requirements?
- Is the project law-related? (Law-related projects receive priority)
- What is the significance of the scope and impact of the project?
- How many people will the project reach or serve, and can the impact be measured or tracked?
- Does the proposal include a clear, detailed plan of action for implementation within the allowed timeframe?
- Does the applicant have other sources of funding? (Foundation is inclined to fund stable organizations with other funding sources)
- Will the project generate or encourage significant volunteer activity by attorneys?
- Is this project part of a "bigger story" that will catch attention of the bar or public, or advance a significant issue within the legal community?
Award Notification
- Grants are awarded annually
- Awards are announced each year by December 15th
- Awards are announced at the subsequent Law Day banquet in May
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Fayette County Bar Foundation
110 W. Vine Street, Suite 415
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Email for Additional Documents:
kris@smithmullins.com
How to Apply
Grant Application Process
Application Deadlines:
Online Application:
Applications submitted online must be accompanied by:
1. A letter of endorsement from the sponsoring FCBA attorney
2. If applicable, copies of the audited or unaudited financial statements of the applicant organization
3. Additional documents should be emailed to: kris@smithmullins.com
Mail-In Application:
Applications submitted by mail should be accompanied by:
1. A letter of endorsement from the sponsoring FCBA attorney
2. A project budget
3. If applicable, copies of the audited or unaudited financial statements of the applicant organization
4. A roster of the Board of Directors of the organization
Application Review Process:
1. The Foundation will acknowledge in writing the receipt of each application
2. If the application meets the minimum requirements established by the Foundation, the application will be reviewed by the Grants Committee
3. Applicants may be contacted for additional information or a site visit
4. Based upon the review of the Grants Committee, a recommendation regarding funding will be made to the Fayette County Bar Foundation Board of Directors
5. The Board approves all grant awards
6. Notification of grant awards will be made in writing
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