NJWLA Grant Program

NJWLA Grant Program

Organization: New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA)

Purpose: Fund programs that research, develop, and/or implement solutions, strategies, and initiatives to advance women in the legal profession.

Geographic Scope: Statewide and/or nationwide initiatives

Focus Areas

Grants support programs addressing: 1. Support and promotion of women lawyers to highest levels of law firm, government, academic, community, corporate positions, and the judiciary 2. Statewide and/or nationwide efforts to retain women in the legal profession, including education 3. Removal of barriers to women's entry and advancement in the legal profession 4. Development and promotion of women leaders, role models, and mentors in the legal profession 5. Education of the legal profession and general public about gender equity concerns and issues related to the legal profession 6. Providing a voice for women in shaping legislation of importance to women 7. Encouragement of women to attend law school

Award Amount

• Total annual pool: $30,000
• No dollar limit on individual applications
• NJWLA anticipates awarding multiple grants per year from the total pool
• Grants awarded in two (2) payments if warranted:
- First payment upon receipt of fully executed Grant Agreement - Second payment after NJWLA receives and accepts six (6) month Progress Report (due June 30)

Eligibility

Applicant Type:
• Must be a nonprofit, federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization
• Eligible applicants include: nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies
• Applications must be submitted in English

Program Requirements:

Program must be specific to NJWLA's mission and purpose

If requesting salaries: must be for personnel directly related to this specific program only (not general work of applicant)

Salaries must be in line with nonprofit salary standards

Salaries must NOT include fringe benefits component

Grant Cycle & Timeline

• Grant Period: February 1 through January 30 (12 months)
• Grant awards conditioned on grantee's acceptance and execution of Grant Agreement

Reporting Requirements

• Six (6) Month Progress Report due June 30
• Final Report required within thirty (30) days of grant cycle completion
• Grant awards announced in February
• All recipients receive written notification

Recognition

• Funded program recipients featured in NJWLA Gala Program (Spring)
• Grant recipients strongly recommended to attend Gala as guests of the Association
• If requested, recipients may provide summary of grant outcomes

Contact Information

Colleen Skinner, Executive Director
• Phone: (973) 819-9488
• Email: cskinner@njwla.org
• Address: 372 Franklin Avenue Suite 713, Nutley, NJ 07110

Status: Active annual program. 2026 grant announcement available on website.