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Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $100,000 to support nonprofit projects that improve access to justice in Canada. Eligible activities vary by call and may include public legal education, legal navigation supports, research, and related justice-focused initiatives.
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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
- Public legal education, triage, brief services, and referrals, including tools for self-represented litigants.
- Projects addressing Indigenous Peoples’ legal needs.
- Projects supporting refugees’ legal needs.
- Research and initiatives that improve access to justice and help people navigate legal processes.
- Pilot projects that adapt or deliver an existing program in a new way.
Documents Needed
- Letter of Intent
- Application form
- Supporting documents requested in the call, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations
- Universities
- Community colleges
- Indigenous governmental organizations
Who is not eligible
- Commercial ventures
- Government-run projects or programs
- Individuals
Eligible expenses
- Core operating costs directly related to the project.
- Research project expenses normally paid by post-secondary institutions for research projects.
- Student research assistant wages.
- Project expenses tied to piloting an adapted or new delivery model for an existing program.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Litigation costs.
- Costs directly related to lobbying, advocacy, or promoting a particular legal or public policy position.
- Course release costs or replacement instructor costs for university research projects.
- Compensation for full-time faculty for research within their normal research agenda or institutional duties.
- Indirect administrative overhead charged by universities or colleges.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Letters of Intent are reviewed first to determine whether a full application will be invited.
- Staff may request further information during the assessment process.
- Invited full applications are presented to the Board of Trustees for a funding decision.
- Some applications may be reviewed confidentially by an outside expert.
- Approved applicants must sign a Letter of Agreement, and reporting is required before final payment.
Additional information
- The fund is national and supports projects that may be local, regional, provincial, or national in scope.
- Joint applications are accepted, and one lead organization must assume accountability for the grant.
- The fund’s priority themes vary from one call for applications to another.
- The fund continues only if further cy-près awards are received.
Frequently 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?
Provides up to $100,000 to support nonprofit projects that improve access to justice in Canada. Eligible activities vary by call and may include public legal education, legal navigation supports, research, and related justice-focused initiatives.
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:
Nonprofit, university, or community college
Project supports access to justice
Legal component required
What expenses are eligible under Access to Justice Fund?
Public legal education, triage, brief services, and referrals, including tools for self-represented litigants.
Projects addressing Indigenous Peoples’ legal needs.
Projects supporting refugees’ legal needs.
Research and initiatives that improve access to justice and help people navigate legal processes.
Pilot projects that adapt or deliver an existing program in a new way.
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