Are you working to expand access to justice in Arkansas? The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation is now accepting grant applications for programs that support civil legal aid and the administration of justice.
Donor Name: Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation
State: Arkansas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/22/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation is offering grants in two key areas:
- Civil Legal Aid to the Poor
- This funding supports organizations that provide direct legal services to low-income individuals, develop self-help legal resources, or facilitate pro bono legal aid through the use of volunteer, private attorneys.
- Administration of Justice
- This funding is designed for programs that offer civil legal assistance to individuals who do not qualify for traditional legal aid, encourage the legal community to address the public’s civil legal needs, educate the general public about legal rights and processes, or promote alternative dispute resolution solutions.
Funding Information
$100,000 in funding is available, with grantees eligible to receive up to $50,000, depending on the volume of submissions.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, your organization must:
- be an organization that qualifies as an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or a government entity charged by law with functions that relate to the administration of justice or legal education;
- be in good standing with the State of Arkansas;
- timely submit a complete application;
- have adequate internal accounting controls that are capable of tracking grant-related expenditures;
- Agree not to use grant funds for lobbying activities of any kind; and
- provide a signed Grant Assurances Agreement within thirty (30) days of notification of a grant award.
For more information, visit AAJF.
