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Access to Justice Fund
Supports nonprofit projects enhancing legal access and justice nationwide
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Access to Justice Fund offers grants up to $100,000 to nonprofit organizations across Canada to support initiatives that improve legal access and justice. This program targets projects related to family law, indigenous legal needs, racialized communities, domestic violence, and other barriers to legal support.
Grants enable organizations to carry out activities such as legal clinics, educational campaigns, research projects, and resource development, all aimed at reducing systemic barriers and promoting equitable access to legal services for marginalized populations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Legal awareness campaigns and outreach activities
- Development of accessible legal resources and educational materials
- Provision of free legal clinics and community legal support services
- Research on legal barriers faced by marginalized communities
- Advocacy initiatives to influence policy changes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations operating across Canada
Who is not eligible
- Eligible organizations that are not non-profit or operating outside of Canada
Eligible geographic areas
NationwideFrequently Asked Questions about the Access to Justice Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Access to Justice Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Access to Justice Fund?
The Access to Justice Fund offers grants up to $100,000 to nonprofit organizations across Canada to support initiatives that improve legal access and justice. This program targets projects related to family law, indigenous legal needs, racialized communities, domestic violence, and other barriers to legal support. Grants enable organizations to carry out activities such as legal clinics, educational campaigns, research projects, and resource development, all aimed at reducing systemic barriers and promoting equitable access to legal services for marginalized populations.
How much funding can be received?
Access to Justice Fund Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Access to Justice Fund program?
To be eligible for the Access to Justice Fund program, you must:
Non-profit organizations across Canada addressing legal access issues
What expenses are eligible under Access to Justice Fund?
Legal awareness campaigns and outreach activities
Development of accessible legal resources and educational materials
Provision of free legal clinics and community legal support services
Research on legal barriers faced by marginalized communities
Advocacy initiatives to influence policy changes
Who can I contact for more information about the Access to Justice Fund?
You can contact The Law Foundation of Ontario.
Where is the Access to Justice Fund available?
The Access to Justice Fund program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Access to Justice Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Access to Justice Fund is a Grant and Funding
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