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Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice
Support for access to justice initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports social equity by improving access to justice. It focuses on building the capacity of community-based paralegal organizations and on regional and global networking and learning.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Capacity building for community-based paralegal organizations.
- Regional and global networking and collaboration in the access to justice field.
- Learning and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the access to justice community.
Documents Needed
- Letter of inquiry
- Project purpose and objectives description
- General methodology outline
- Total project cost information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-U.S. applicants
- Community-based paralegal organizations
- Organizations working in the access to justice field
Who is not eligible
- Applicants based in the United States are not indicated as the target group for the letter of inquiry process
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Selected countries
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare a letter of inquiry
- Describe the purpose and objectives of the project.
- Explain the general methodology.
- Include the total cost of the project.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Use the Foundation’s online letter of inquiry form.
- Submit the application on the Foundation website.
- Step 3: Await review
- Wait for the letter of inquiry to be reviewed.
- Full proposals should only be prepared if staff request them.
Processing and Agreement
- Letters of inquiry are reviewed after submission.
- The expected turnaround time for a letter of inquiry is 90 days.
- Applicants may be asked to prepare a full proposal only if staff advise them to do so.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in English.
- Non-U.S. applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of inquiry first.
- A full formal proposal should not be prepared unless requested by staff.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice Program
What is the Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice?
This program supports social equity by improving access to justice. It focuses on building the capacity of community-based paralegal organizations and on regional and global networking and learning.
Who is eligible for the Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice program?
To be eligible for the Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice program, you must:
Access to justice focus
English-language application
Aligns with program objectives
What expenses are eligible under Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice?
Capacity building for community-based paralegal organizations.
Regional and global networking and collaboration in the access to justice field.
Learning and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the access to justice community.
Who can I contact for more information about the Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice?
You can contact Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.
Where is the Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice available?
The Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice program is available across Canada.
Is the Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice?
Civil Society - Increasing Access to Justice is funded by Charles Stewart Mott Foundation