Racial Justice Initiative
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
May 15, 2026
37 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Racial Justice Initiative
Funder: Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF)
Geographic Scope: Ohio nonprofits
Focus Areas: Law-related projects addressing racial justice and unmet legal needs in communities
Grant Type: Project-based (not operational)
Key Information:
Contact: Michelle Hendricks at mhendricks@osbf.org
Address: 1700 Lake Shore Drive Suite 230, Columbus, OH 43204
Phone: 614.487.4444
Email: osbf@osbf.org
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Pre-submission Conference: Email Michelle Hendricks at mhendricks@osbf.org to schedule a conference with OSBF staff
2. Required Application Materials:
- Completed application form including:
- Organizational Background: Mission and strategic initiatives
- Project Description: Including justification of need, socio-economic information for populations served, specific goals and objectives, activities planned to meet goals and objectives, anticipated outcomes, anticipated challenges/difficulties, project timeline, methods of evaluation, collaborating organizations, linkages between the program and additional community resources
- Project Budget: Anticipated expenses, details about how Foundation funds will be used, anticipated income (including information about other sources approached for funding)
- Organizational Budget or Audited Financial Statement
- 501(c)(3) Status: Classification as a public charity or information confirming status as a governmental unit or agency
- Optional: Letters of support
3. Resources Available:
- Guidelines for Consideration of Grant Applications (updated 7.24)
- OSBF Final Report Template
- Sample Grant Agreement (pdf)
- Sample Grant Application (updated 2023)
Contact for Questions
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