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Responsive - Ontario - Canada
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Responsive

Supports legal access initiatives and legal education
Last Update: March 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada

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.
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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 : 250,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

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

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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Responsive

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Responsive Program

What is the Responsive?

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.

How much funding can be received?

Responsive Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.

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