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Regional Public Interest Awards Grant

Equal Justice Works

Funding Amount

US $250

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Regional Public Interest Awards recognize eight outstanding law students annually for their dedication to public interest law. Selected by the Equal Justice Works National Advisory Committee, each recipient demonstrates exceptional commitment through volunteer work, internships, and clinics. Awardees receive a $250 cash prize and a commemorative plaque, celebrating their significant contributions to their communities and the legal profession.

Each year, the Equal Justice Works National Advisory Committee presents eight law students throughout the country with a Regional Public Interest Award.
Chosen for their innovation, impact, and commitment to public interest law, each of the students selected is recognized for providing extraordinary service through clinics, volunteer work, internships, and more. Recipients of the Regional Public Interest Awards will receive a $250 cash prize and commemorative plaque.
Overview & Benefits
Eight law students from around the country recognized each year Winners selected by the Equal Justice Works National Advisory Committee $250 cash prize presented to each recipient Winners receive a commemorative plaque

What Equal Justice Works actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
201
Total given
$12.5M
Median grant
$59K
Range
$7,000–$252K
  • By dollars: California 16%, New York 14%, Texas 9%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • New Mexico Immigrant Law Center · Albuquerque, NM

    Fellowship support

    $252K

  • American Civil Liberties Union Foundation · New York, NY

    Fellowship support

    $245K

  • Roderick and Solange Macarthur Justice Center · Chicago, IL

    Fellowship support

    $205K

  • Legal Aid Chicago · Chicago, IL

    Fellowship support

    $186K

  • Public Counsel · Los Angeles, CA

    Fellowship support

    $183K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Human rights

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