This fellowship provides nonprofit organizations in Ontario with up to $69,500 to support hosting articling students during a 10-month period. It covers student wages, licensing fees, and related legal work expenses, fostering practical legal training and access to justice.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 69,500 $
Minimum amount : 69,500 $
Up to 100% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

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

Social Services

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

Hosting an articling student for legal training, covering salary, benefits, licensing fees, and related legal activities.

Examples of admissible projects:

Supporting legal training through technology and education expenses

Enhancing legal research and staff training through technology and courses

Documents Needed

Organization registration documents, proof of nonprofit status, project description, financial statements, letters of support.

Eligibility

Registered nonprofit organizations, Ontario-based charities, no access to funds to hire an articling student.

Who is eligible?

Ontario-based registered charities and nonprofit organizations involved in legal work.

Who is not eligible

Legal Aid Ontario supported clinics are not eligible to apply.

Eligible expenses

Student salary and benefits, licensing fees, work-related expenses such as equipment, research accounts, education courses, legal travel.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Pursuit of activities unrelated to legal training or not involving the hosting of an articling student.

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

Selection criteria

Evaluation based on the organization’s legal work suitability, community impact, financial need, and capacity to host an articling student.

How to apply

Subscribe to the Foundation’s newsletter for updates on application periods.Prepare required documents including proof of nonprofit status and project proposal.Apply through the designated application portal or process during call for applications.Await the review and selection outcome, providing additional information if requested.If approved, sign the funding agreement and commence project activities as scheduled.

Processing and Agreement

After application submission, the organization’s eligibility is reviewed, and if approved, a funding agreement is established. Funding disbursement is contingent upon compliance with the conditions outlined in the agreement.

Additional information

Applicants are encouraged to subscribe to the newsletter for updates on grant opportunities and application deadlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Public Interest Articling Fellowship Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Public Interest Articling Fellowship. 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.