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Law for the Future Fund
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Canada
Supports innovative law initiatives serving public interest
Grant and Funding
Overview
The program funds innovative law projects with no maximum amount. Eligible activities include legal research, legal education, law reform, and administration of justice initiatives.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Develop employee skills
Raise awareness and mobilize the public
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Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : May 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
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
- Research
- Law and Legal Services
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Activities funded
- Legal research initiatives
- Legal education initiatives
- Legislation and law reform projects
- Administration of justice projects
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 38,000
Bilingual family law navigation tool for self-represented Canadians
$ 25,000
National toolkit to make virtual hearings fairer and accessible
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Related supporting materials (as included in the application package)
Eligibility
- The project must be innovative and in the field of law.
- The project must be of national interest and/or benefit to the general public.
- The project must fit at least one eligible field: legal research, legal education, legislation and law reform, or administration of justice.
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare application package
- Complete the application form.
- Compile related supporting materials.
- Ensure the full package is available in electronic format.
- Submit the completed form and related materials by email (encouraged) or by mail.
Processing and Agreement
- The Board of Directors typically finalizes approved awards by end of June/beginning of July each year.
- Applicants are notified of results when decisions are finalized.
Additional information
- There is no set minimum or maximum amount of funding that can be applied for.
- The average award per project is typically between $10,000 and $40,000.
- The general application deadline is May 1, 2026.
- Decisions are typically finalized by end of June/beginning of July each year.
Contacts
LFFF@cba.org
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