In 2009, the Illinois Bar Foundation awarded $304,965 in grants through this program, including $20,000 to Equip for Equality for its statewide Special Education Legal Clinic.
The Illinois Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds for 2010. Approved as part of IBF’s new strategic plan, the new guidelines narrow and focus the kinds of programs eligible for grants from IBF this year. The 2010 Grant Application and Grant Guidelines may be found on the Illinois Bar Foundation’s website. Applications are due to the Illinois Bar Foundation by 5 p.m. on March 31, 2010.
The Illinois Bar Foundation Grants program seeks to support organizations whose work provides meaningful access to the justice system, especially for those with limited means. The Foundation awards grants only to 501(c)(3) organizations serving the State of Illinois whose work fits within three of the Foundation’s organizational objectives:
Enhancing the availability of legal aid to those with limited means;
Encouraging pro-bono legal work; and
Educating Illinois residents regarding their rights and responsibilities under the law.
Local bar associations may also be eligible for specific project support.
The IBF grant guidelines report a preference for projects with a statewide or regional impact, and will consider local projects with significant local support. More detailed information including comprehensive instructions about completing an application, the grant review timeline, criteria for evaluating the grant, are contained with the Grant Guidelines.
For more information about the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Grants program guidelines, application or procedures, please call (312) 726-6072 or email IBFGrants@isba.org.
The Illinois Bar Foundation is the charitable affiliate of the Illinois State Bar Association.
