The Barbara McDowell Foundation is accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) to improve the economic well-being, social conditions, and civil liberties of disadvantaged persons and groups in the United States.
Donor Name: Barbara McDowell Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/15/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grant funds are to be used only for attorney time charges and litigation expenses related to the specific case for which an organization is applying to be funded.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications must be for a specific social justice legal case, including the filing of an appeal.
- The Barbara McDowell Foundation only provides grants to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.
Grants are not made for
- Criminal cases.
- Claim(s) for an individual(s) (unless the case is of significant precedential value beyond the interest of the individual).
Scoring Criteria
- Criteria 1: Alignment with Mission
- The proposed case will advance the Foundation’s mission to improve the economic well-being, social conditions, and civil liberties of disadvantaged persons and groups in the United States.
- Criteria 2: Social Justice Impact
- The proposed case presents an issue(s) that has significant impact on social justice in the United States today.
- Criteria 3: Financial Need
- Considering revenue, expenses, and net income, the applicant organization has a demonstrated financial need for a grant from the Foundation, whether or not the applicant organization has or plans to have a litigation partner(s) for the case.
For more information, visit Barbara McDowell Foundation.