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Responsive
Last Update: March 18, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Supports legal access initiatives and legal education
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Responsive program, offered by the Law Foundation of Ontario, provides grants of up to $250,000 per year for up to 2 years to support nonprofits, charities, and Indigenous groups working to improve access to justice for the people of Ontario. Funding supports legal education, legal research, and services or programs that supplement existing legal services or fill gaps in the justice system, particularly for people who are not otherwise being reached.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Raise awareness and mobilize the public
Conduct research
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Timeline
- Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
Developing an online legal resource platform to improve access to justice.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations and charities working to improve access to justice in Ontario
- Indigenous groups in Ontario
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare your application by outlining your project proposal and budget.Step 2: Submit the completed application form and supporting documents via email.Step 3: Wait for the foundation staff to contact you for an initial consultation within 30 business days.Step 4: Provide any additional details or clarifications requested by the foundation.Step 5: Await the funding decision by the Foundation Board.
Contacts
grants@lawfoundation.on.ca
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