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Justice Mack Kidd Fund

AUSTIN BAR FOUNDATION

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for Mental Health

Funding Amount

Up to $2,500 (with potential additional $1,000 for further treatment)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Justice Mack Kidd Fund

Status: Active funding program

Program Purpose: Assist attorneys and UT Law students impaired by depression or similar mental health conditions by providing funds to pay providers for treatment

Award Amount:

  • Maximum $2,500 for treatment rendered by licensed medical or mental health provider and/or medications

  • Additional funds up to $1,000 available if good cause is shown
  • Eligibility Requirements:
    1. Applicant Status:
    - Member of Austin Bar Association OR UT Law Student
    - Work or reside in Travis County
    - Have active Texas law license (for attorneys)

    2. Medical Eligibility:
    - Treatment for depression or similar mental health conditions
    - Assistance available for inpatient or outpatient treatment

    Funding Conditions:

  • Available only when other resources are not available

  • Benefits determined case-by-case

  • Recipients asked to make moral commitment to repay grant

  • In some circumstances, legal commitment to repay may be required (determined by agreement of all three Trustees)
  • Contact:

  • Texas Lawyers Assistance Program

  • Phone: (512) 427-1463 ext 1459

  • Austin Bar Association

  • 712 W. 16th Street

  • Austin, TX 78701

  • Phone: (512) 472-0279

  • Email: austinbar@austinbar.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    How to Apply:
    1. Contact Texas Lawyers Assistance Program at (512) 427-1463 ext 1459
    2. Download and complete grant application form (PDF available)

    Required Materials:

  • Completed application form

  • Documentation from licensed medical or mental health provider

  • Evidence of financial need/other resources unavailable
  • Application Form: Available as downloadable PDF from foundation website

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    mental-health

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