The Law Foundation of Ontario invites applications for its Responsive program.
Responsive grants enable The Law Foundation of Ontario to fund ideas generated by nonprofit community groups to improve access to justice. Responsive grants aim to encourage new ideas, approaches, and relationships that can help address emerging needs and connect more people to legal information and supports, especially people who are not currently being reached.
Among other considerations, the Foundation will be looking for applications to demonstrate that the:
- Proposed work is a project – a time-limited set of activities that will achieve a particular goal, including but not limited to innovations, start-ups, or seed funding for new initiatives
- Proposed work is not for a commercial venture
- Requesting organization has the skills and experience to plan and carry out the project
- Applicant is ready to be fully accountable to the Foundation for monies granted
Applications should ensure that the specific amount requested reflects a demonstrated need for the activities and a reasonable budget for the proposed activities.
Two tiers of funding are available: up to $25K and $25K to $100K.
Complete the application form and submit it by April 30, 5:00 p.m. EST to: grants@lawfoundation.on.ca. Download the application form in Word format here: Responsive Application Form. Applicants will be notified of the Foundation’s decision by the end of June.
