Opportunity Grant Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
June 30, 2026
84 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Opportunity Grant Program
Funder: American Bar Endowment (ABE)
Geographic Scope: United States
Focus: Funding urgent, boots-on-the-ground initiatives
Status: The 2026 grant cycle is now closed. The 2027 grant cycle will open in Summer 2026.
- Phone: 1-800-621-8981
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Contact Information
Background
The American Bar Endowment (ABE) supports urgent, community-based legal initiatives through its Opportunity Grant Program. The organization has funded grantees annually since at least 2017.How to Apply
Application Process
Current Status: The 2026 grant cycle is closed. Applications for the 2027 cycle will be accepted when it opens in Summer 2026.
- Sign up for email notifications at abendowment.org/opportunity-grants/ to receive notice when the next grant cycle opens
- Contact ABE directly for additional information about application requirements and deadlines
How to Stay Informed
Contact: [email protected] or 1-800-621-8981
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