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Find similar grantsFY27 application deadline is July 24, 2026; applications open June 26, 2026
Civil Legal Aid Grants (FY27) is sponsored by Illinois Equal Justice Foundation. The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation provides grants in five categories: Legal Information for the Public, Self-Help Legal Assistance Projects, Mediation Services, Telephone Advice & Referral Services, and Civil Legal Assistance.
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Civil Legal Aid Grants | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation PROVIDING A LIFELINE THROUGH THE LAW Civil Legal Aid Grants iejf_user 2026-04-13T13:27:31-05:00 On September 30, 2025, the Board of Directors approved 42 grants to 37 non-profit organizations totaling $4,862,000.
With this funding, we support programs that: Protect victims of domestic violence Recover funds for seniors victimized by fraud Thinking About Applying for an IEJF Civil Legal Aid grant? Learn more about the programs we fund. Our Civil Legal Aid grants have helped more than 590,000 Illinoisans resolve life-changing legal problems.
Organizations are eligible to apply for a grant from the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation if they: Are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; Provide services to Illinois residents in one or more of the five areas set forth in the “Purposes” section. To determine if a particular project qualifies for a grant, see the specific guidelines for each of the five categories noted above .
Provide services to low-income people free of charge or on a sliding scale based on income. Low-income is defined as a household income of up to 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Applicants who charge fees for their legal services are required to provide the IEJF with a copy of their fee schedule.
However, legal information for the public, self-help legal assistance and mediation services must be provided free of charge. Has submitted an up-to-date version of the FY27 Organizational Assurances (OA) application available through the IEJF’s grantmaking software Foundant.
CIVIL LEGAL AID DRAFT GRANT GUIDELINES FOR FY 27 The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation makes Civil Legal Aid grants in five categories: Legal Information for the Public Self Help Legal Assistance Projects Telephone Advice & Referral Services An organization may apply for funds in more than one category. Organizations seeking support for more than one of the five purposes must submit a separate application for each category.
At its discretion, the Board may also request proposals from non-profit organizations to conduct research, training and technical assistance regarding legal information for the public, mediation, telephone advice and referral services and/or civil legal assistance.
The grant period will be September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027, and the application and review process will follow this schedule: April 13–May 15, 2026 – Public commenting period June 26, 2026 – Applications are available at www. iefj.
org July 24, 2026 – Completed applications & proposals due August–September 2026 – Grant review & site visits October 2026 – Board decisions announced Attorney General Raoul received $5,000,000 for the state appropriation for civil legal aid this year. The budget for FY 27 grants will be approximately $4. 25 million.
Application procedures and forms will be available by June 26, 2026 at www. iejf. org under the Our Grantmaking tab.
Select Grantee Portal in the drop-down menu and then login to the grant portal. The “Apply” button on the top left will allow you to select your funding category and apply. All applicants must also complete the FY 27 Organizational Assurance Application as well as the grant proposal.
Prior to applying, please review the tools available at Grantee Resources to address questions that arise. IEJF Appropriation 2025 Application Contact Tyrina Newkirk Sutton, Program Officer at tnewkirk@iejf. org .
You can also contact Ms. Newkirk via phone at 312-481-6053 . Grant reports are also submitted via the grantee portal. All grantees must submit a brief mid-term report on their activities on or by March 29, 2027 .
Grantees must state whether or not they can spend the grant funds in the time and manner allocated in this report. Payments for April and June are contingent on receipt and acceptance of the mid-term report. All funds must be expended by August 31, 2027.
The IEJF reserves the right to re-grant funds if deemed necessary. A detailed final report will be due on or by September 30, 2027 . Failure to submit reports in a timely manner may jeopardize future IEJF funding.
PUBLIC POSTING PERIOD: April 13–May 15, 2026. VIEW CURRENT & PAST GRANT RECIPIENTS “Support from the IEJF allows low-income people in some of the most remote counties of Illinois, where there is no public transit and internet access is spotty, to pick up the phone and speak with an attorney about their legal problem and receive advice. The IEJF helps put our justice system in reach of all Illinoisans.
” -Clarissa Gaff, Executive Director, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid SUPPORT the IL EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION: 24 E. Washington St. , Suite 875
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving low-income Illinoisans (up to 150% federal poverty guidelines), providing legal services in one of five categories, free or sliding scale. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows ~$4.25 million total (FY27). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Civil Legal Aid Grants (FY27) are due July 24, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Civil Legal Aid Grants (FY27) is funded by Illinois Equal Justice Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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