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Responsive
Supports community-led access to justice initiatives
Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: Responsive now shows two 2026 grant categories, with Seed grants up to $250K for projects operating less than 2 years and Grow grants up to $500K for projects operating 2 or more years.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: Responsive now shows two 2026 grant categories, with Seed grants up to $250K for projects operating less than 2 years and Grow grants up to $500K for projects operating 2 or more years.
Responsive grants add Seed and Grow categories
The Responsive page now shows 2 grant categories for 2026 instead of a single annual cap. Seed grants are available for new or existing legal projects/programs operating for less than 2 years at the time of application, with funding up to $250K for up to 2 years, while Grow grants are for legal projects/programs operating for 2 or more years, with funding up to $500K for up to 2 years. The eligibility language also now ties the funding stream to project age and to legal projects/programs, which narrows how applicants should position their work. The main grant page still describes the program as supporting community-led access to justice initiatives in Ontario.
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Responsive supports community-led initiatives that improve access to justice in Ontario for nonprofits, charities, Indigenous organizations, and other eligible applicants. In 2026, seed grants and grow grants may support new or existing legal projects and programs, including initiatives that fill legal gaps, supplement services, or address emerging needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New or existing legal projects and programs.
- Projects and programs that improve access to justice for the people of Ontario.
- Initiatives that fill existing legal gaps, supplement existing services, or address emerging needs by connecting more people to legal information and support.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities or incorporated nonprofit organizations.
- Canadian universities or colleges.
- Indigenous organizations.
- Unincorporated organizations, committees, or associations with a signed letter of commitment from an eligible payee.
How to apply
- Check the Open call for applications webpage when the call is open.
- Review past calls through the Closed call for applications list if needed.
- Use the website Search feature to find a specific past call by keyword.
Additional information
- The Foundation bases its call for applications and grant amounts on available revenue, so both are subject to change.
- An open call for applications is made each year.
- The 2026 Responsive program is planned to reopen in 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Responsive Program
What is the Responsive?
Responsive supports community-led initiatives that improve access to justice in Ontario for nonprofits, charities, Indigenous organizations, and other eligible applicants. In 2026, seed grants and grow grants may support new or existing legal projects and programs, including initiatives that fill legal gaps, supplement services, or address emerging needs.
How much funding can be received?
Responsive Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Responsive program?
To be eligible for the Responsive program, you must:
The applicant must be one of the eligible applicant types listed by the program.
Seed grant projects must have been operating for less than 2 years at the time of application.
Grow grant projects must have been operating for 2 or more years at the time of application.
What expenses are eligible under Responsive?
New or existing legal projects and programs.
Projects and programs that improve access to justice for the people of Ontario.
Initiatives that fill existing legal gaps, supplement existing services, or address emerging needs by connecting more people to legal information and support.
Who can I contact for more information about the Responsive?
You can contact The Law Foundation of Ontario by email at grants@lawfoundation.on.ca.
Where is the Responsive available?
The Responsive program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Responsive?
Responsive is funded by The Law Foundation of Ontario