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Funding Amount

Up to $180,000 total annually

Deadline

May 18, 2026

39 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

OCBF Grant Program

Status: Active grant program administered by Oakland County Bar Foundation

Geographic Scope: Oakland County, Michigan

Focus Areas: Projects that enhance the legal profession, community outreach, and educational programs consistent with OCBF mission

Award Information:

  • The foundation will award approximately $180,000 this bar year to worthy causes and programs

  • Since 2002, more than $3.2 million in grants has been awarded

  • Two application tracks available: Full Grant and Mini Grant programs

    • Eligibility: Organizations and projects that fit the OCBF mission statement and meet requirements of OCBF Grant Guidelines

    Application Timeline:

  • 2025-2026 Grant Application Deadlines:

    • - Monday, August 18, 2025
    - Monday, October 20, 2025
    - Tuesday, January 20, 2026
    - Monday, May 18, 2026
  • Applications must be submitted via email by 5 p.m. on deadline date

    • Review Process: The OCBF Projects Committee regularly reviews grant applications, follows up with applicants for questions, and brings recommendations to the OCBF Board of Trustees. The Board makes final funding decisions.

    Contact Information:

  • Katie Tillinger

  • Phone: (248) 334-3400 x 123

  • Email: Available through website

    • How to Apply

    Grant Application Process

    Submission Requirements:

  • Applications must be submitted via email by 5 p.m. on the deadline date

  • Applications must meet requirements of OCBF Grant Guidelines

  • Applications must be consistent with OCBF mission statement

    • Required Materials:

  • Grant Application form (full grant track)

  • Mini-Grant Application form (mini grant track)

  • All materials specified in OCBF Grant Guidelines

    • Contact for Questions:

  • Katie Tillinger

  • Phone: (248) 334-3400 x 123

  • Email available through ocba.org

    • OCBF Mini-Grant Program

    Program Overview:
    A streamlined funding option for legal or educational projects requiring smaller amounts of funding.

    Award Limits: Maximum $1,000 per mini grant request

    Application Process: More streamlined than full grant application

    Timeline: Mini grants may be awarded at any time during the year

    Approval Authority: Projects Committee has authority to award up to five mini grants per year (depending on funding availability)

    Board Review: Mini grants do not require approval of the full board of trustees

    Priority: Given to new grant applicants

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