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Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports ongoing initiatives that improve access to justice for Albertans, with no maximum funding amount. It can fund one-year operating or program activities such as legal research, public legal education, law libraries, and direct legal services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research to develop recommendations for reforming the law or the administration of justice.
- Establishment, maintenance, or operation of public law libraries.
- Public legal information and education to help Albertans understand their rights, obligations, and the justice system.
- Direct legal services such as legal advice or representation in response to specific needs in Alberta.
- Existing or new programs and projects related to Canadian law, Indigenous law, or access to justice.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- First Nations or Band Councils
- Organizations based outside Alberta with substantial Alberta connections
- Organizations working on Canadian law or Indigenous law issues
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Applicants whose activities are primarily social services rather than law or justice-related work
- Organizations providing legal advice without Approved Legal Services Provider status
Eligible expenses
- Direct program or project costs related to law or the justice system.
- A reasonable share of administration and overhead costs, such as supervision, rent, financial oversight, audit, insurance, IT, and evaluation.
- Vehicle purchase or lease costs when the vehicle is integral to delivering the funded program or project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities primarily focused on providing social services.
- Purchase of real estate.
- Vehicle costs when the vehicle is not integral to program or project delivery.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Organizations based outside Alberta may apply if their project benefits Albertans and has support from their home province’s local law foundation.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Foundation Board.
- The Board meets four times a year to review applications: February, March, October, and November.
- Applications are considered during external grant calls posted on the Foundation’s website.
Additional information
- Registered charity status is not required.
- Funding can support both existing programming and new programs or projects.
- Organizations do not need to be exclusively law-focused if the proposed work relates to Canadian law or Indigenous law.
- Applicants can speak with the Grants Team before submitting an inquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Program and Operating Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Program and Operating Grants. 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 Program and Operating Grants?
This program supports ongoing initiatives that improve access to justice for Albertans, with no maximum funding amount. It can fund one-year operating or program activities such as legal research, public legal education, law libraries, and direct legal services.
Who is eligible for the Program and Operating Grants program?
To be eligible for the Program and Operating Grants program, you must:
Non-profit or Indigenous applicant
Project benefits Albertans
Access to justice focus
What expenses are eligible under Program and Operating Grants?
Research to develop recommendations for reforming the law or the administration of justice.
Establishment, maintenance, or operation of public law libraries.
Public legal information and education to help Albertans understand their rights, obligations, and the justice system.
Direct legal services such as legal advice or representation in response to specific needs in Alberta.
Existing or new programs and projects related to Canadian law, Indigenous law, or access to justice.
Where is the Program and Operating Grants available?
The Program and Operating Grants program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Program and Operating Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Program and Operating Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Program and Operating Grants?
Program and Operating Grants is funded by Alberta Law Foundation