Foundation / Corporation
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation (IEJF)
08/15/22
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to assist low-income residents in hiring an attorney. Priority will be given to services that will cater to families in crisis as well as elderly residents. Funding is intended to support staff positions at legal services providers, including paralegals, attorneys, and pro bono coordinators.
The IEJF grants will focus on two priority areas:
Grants will be made to support staff positions at eligible legal services providers. Grant funds can be used to pay for salaries, benefits, and limited overhead costs (10%) directly related to supporting the position. The applicant must demonstrate how the proposed staff position will help the organization provide efficient and effective legal assistance to persons in one or both of the priority areas.
GrantWatch ID#: 144784
The grant period will be September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Apply online: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=IEJF
If you have any questions, please direct them to Program Officer Tyrina Newkirk at tnewkirk@iejf.org.
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation
180 North Stetson, Suite 820
Chicago, Illinois 60601
USA: Illinois
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