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Civil Legal Aid Grantsiejf_user2026-04-13T13:27:31-05:00 **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: * Help people access basic needs * Protect victims of domestic violence * Recover funds for seniors victimized by fraud * Help people resolve family crises **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.
### **GRANT ELIGIBILITY** 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** * **Civil Legal Assistance** **_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 ### **AVAILABLE FUNDING** 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. Contact Tyrina Newkirk Sutton, Program Officer at tnewkirk@iejf. org.
You can also contact Ms. Newkirk via phone at**312-481-6053**. ### **REPORTING REQUIREMENTS** 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_
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations certified and in compliance with Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act, with a demonstrated track record in providing legal assistance to individuals impacted by domestic violence. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Civil Legal Aid Grants is sponsored by Illinois Equal Justice Foundation. The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation makes Civil Legal Aid grants in five categories: Legal Information for the Public, Self-Help Legal Assistance Projects, Mediation Services, Telephone Advice & Referral Services, and Civil Legal Assistance. These grants help low-income people resolve life-changing legal problems.
Domestic Violence Legal Services is sponsored by Illinois Equal Justice Foundation (IEJF). The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation distributes grant funding to nonprofit organizations to assist survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence through civil legal services and legal information. This funding is designated by the State of Illinois to support domestic violence prevention.
Community Economic Development Projects is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). This program awards discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. The goal is to address objectives such as decreasing dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas.
Adoption Opportunities is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau. This program aims to eliminate barriers to adoption and provide permanent, loving home environments for children from foster care, particularly those with special needs. It supports activities that promote knowledge development and services for children and families.