Through the IOLTA Grants Program, the MBF awards financial grants annually to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts whose programs either provide civil legal services to low-income clients or improve the administration of justice.
Donor Name: Massachusetts Bar Foundation
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/22/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
These grants support the delivery of critical legal assistance to individuals and families working to overcome great obstacles related to housing instability, domestic violence, immigration, education access, health care access, economic insecurity, and more.
The MBF awards its portion of the IOLTA funds to law-related programs of nonprofit organizations through an annual, highly competitive application process. All programs must address the civil legal needs of low-income clients and/or improve the administration of justice. Grants are provided only for programs that serve the citizens of Massachusetts. The MBF typically receives over 100 applications. Awards are often for less than the full amount requested.
Funding Information
For the 2024/2025 grant cycle, the MBF expects to make grant awards in the range of $5.5 million.
Grant Period
Grants are awarded for one year only from September 1 through August 31.
Eligibility Criteria
The MBF awards IOLTA grants only to Massachusetts organizations. No funding is available for individuals. Priority is given to 501(c)(3) organizations, although other nonprofit organizations with charitable programs that fit the MBF’s guidelines may also receive funding.
For more information, visit MBF.