Justice Grants Program

New Hampshire (NH) Bar Foundation

Agency: Foundation

GrantWatch ID #164918

Grant Description

Grants of up to $8,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations for activities to improve the justice and legal system. Funding is intended to support projects that offer community outreach regarding the law, foster innovation within the administration of justice, and enhance access to the legal system.

The Bar Foundation is particularly interested in funding projects that:

Envision new ways to create equal justice for all people
Develop concrete innovations in the delivery of legal services, court operations, legal education or in other justice-related areas
Address legal needs or projects which are important in a democratic society, but that may go against public or political sentiment
Bring together diverse resources and people to find solutions to justice-related problems
Build public confidence in the justice system

Justice Grants are available for start-up costs, planning and research, or for funding to help stabilize new programs. The Bar Foundation is committed to promoting creative thinking and innovation in the short term, but encourages the development of federal, state, local, and community funding in the long term for projects that demonstrate success.

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Eligibility:

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

Justice Grant applications are accepted from New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and/or programs.

Grants are not available for ongoing operational costs. In addition, the NH Bar Foundation will not fund:
- For-profit entities;
- Political campaigns;
- Religious activities;
- Litigation; or
- Projects that would jeopardize the Bar Foundation’s tax exempt status.

The NH Bar Foundation will not make grants:
- To individuals;
- To endowment campaigns;
- To capital campaigns; or
- To pay down a deficit.

Pre-Application Information:

Justice Grant applications are accepted biennially (even-numbered years). The upcoming deadline is Friday, February 11, 2022.

Applicants will be notified of the New Hampshire Bar Foundation’s decision by March 15, 2022.

Additional Funding Information:

Estimated Size of Grant:

Justice Grants are generally in the $500-$8,000 range.

Term of Contract:

Grant Period: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2023

Projects must take place during the Justice Grant calendar year.

Contact Information:

Please mail applications to:
2022 Justice Grants Program
New Hampshire Bar Foundation
2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300
Concord, NH 03301-3502

Please direct any questions to the NH Bar Foundation at 603-715-3210.

info@nhbarfoundation.org