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Find similar grantsEviction Help Illinois Grants is sponsored by Illinois Equal Justice Foundation (IEJF). The IEJF provides grants to nonprofit organizations delivering free legal help and information to people facing eviction and housing instability through the Eviction Help Illinois statewide network. This funding supports eviction response legal and mediation services.
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IEJF Home | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation We fund civil legal aid programs that protect people’s rights and empower them to improve their lives. IEJF Home iejf_user 2026-02-03T09:15:55-06:00 We work to ensure equitable and easy access to our civil justice system. We currently manage four state appropriations for civil legal aid.
We champion increased state funding of civil legal aid because legal aid is a lifeline for people in crisis that helps break the cycle of poverty.
Number of Illinoisans Benefitting from IEJF-funded Programs Total Amount of Grants Awarded Since 2000 Number of Illinois Counties Served View our latest Annual Report Our Civil Legal Aid grants fund programs that address the biggest legal needs across Illinois, such as family law, housing and access to government benefits.
We fund programs that provide free legal assistance and information to veterans and active-duty military as part of the Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network (IL-AFLAN). We fund programs that provide free legal assistance and landlord/tenant mediation to people facing eviction as part of Eviction Help Illinois.
We fund organizations that provide legal services to help people clear cannabis convictions off their record as part of New Leaf Illinois. “The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has been an invaluable partner to the state of Illinois over the past 25 years. The IEJF has helped hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents access the legal help they need in tough times and gain greater stability and financial independence.
” – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul Interview with Regina Hernandez, New Leaf Illinois New Leaf Illinois Takeover, WVON-Radio SUPPORT the IL EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION: 24 E. Washington St. , Suite 875
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations certified and in compliance with the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) requirements, with a demonstrated track record in providing legal assistance or mediation services t…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $4,750,000 (total tentative budget for FY27). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Eviction Help Illinois Grants are due June 30, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Eviction Help Illinois Grants is funded by Illinois Equal Justice Foundation (IEJF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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New Leaf Illinois Grant Program is sponsored by Illinois Equal Justice Foundation (IEJF). As part of New Leaf Illinois, the IEJF awards grants to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations providing free legal representation or advice to low-income clients seeking expungement of cannabis convictions under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, as well as community outreach ser…
Domestic Violence Legal Services: Self-Help Legal Assistance Projects is sponsored by Illinois Equal Justice Foundation (IEJF). The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation (IEJF) provides funding to support domestic violence prevention through self-help legal assistance projects. Grants are available to Illinois-based organizations that offer legal advice and assistance to individuals navigating the legal system, particularly in noncriminal matters, to empower survivors of domestic violence.
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