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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

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

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

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 85,000

Educational outreach program on family law and domestic violence rights

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

Nationwide

Selection criteria

Relevance of the project to the themes of access to justice and legal support
Potential impact on targeted communities
Feasibility and planning of project implementation
Demonstrated capacity of the organization
Efficiency and clarity of the project proposal

How to apply

Subscribe to the fund’s newsletter to receive updates on application calls.Prepare a detailed project proposal, including objectives, activities, and expected outcomes.Gather necessary organizational and project documentation.Submit the application following the guidelines once a call for proposals is open.Await evaluation and notification of funding decision.

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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?

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.