Michigan State Bar Foundation

Grant for Nonprofits Improving Access to Justice

$15k

Amount

Cash

Rolling

Deadline

Michigan

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Non Profit

Legal Aid & Access to Justice
Social Justice & Equity

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About this grant

Funds innovative projects that improve access to the justice system, including civil legal aid for low-income individuals, law-related education, and conflict resolution. Projects must benefit Michigan residents and demonstrate innovative approaches, community support, and potential for replication. Grants are not made to individuals.

What you get

Average grant award of $15,000
Payment typically at end of project, with alternative arrangements available upon request

How to apply

Request a log-in from the Foundation by emailing msbf@msbf.org
Organization name
Name and email address of person completing the application
Organization's Federal Tax Identification Number
Online grant application

Eligibility

Must be an organization (not an individual)
Must have a Federal Tax Identification Number
Project must benefit Michigan residents
General overhead costs must not exceed 10% of the grant amount
Project duration must not exceed 3 years
Must not be a political campaign, lobbying, or political advocacy effort
Must not support religious activities
Must not jeopardize the Foundation's tax-exempt status

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