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2026 application cycle runs August 22 – September 12, 2025. New applicant inquiries due by July 1.
"IICJ Grants" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The IICJ Grants program is a grant from the Connecticut Bar Foundation (CBF) that funds legal aid organizations providing civil legal services to low-income Connecticut residents.
As Connecticut's primary funder of civil legal aid, CBF combines IOLTA/IOTA interest funds, Court Fee Grants-in-Aid, and Judicial Branch Grants-in-Aid to support a full range of civil legal representation for individuals with limited access to the justice system. In 2026, CBF's Board approved $24. 5 million in funding to 12 organizations in Connecticut's legal aid network.
Eligible applicants are legal aid organizations operating in Connecticut; contact the Connecticut Bar Foundation for current grant cycles and application procedures.
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IICJ Legal Service Grants IICJ Legal Service Grants Together we can build a more equitable justice system. CBF funds and awards annual operating grants to legal aid organizations, which support a full range of civil legal services to low-income Connecticut residents with limited access to, or representation in, the justice system.
CBF is the primary funder of civil legal aid services in Connecticut IICJ Legal Services Grants, CBF's primary grant program, combines Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts/Interest on Trust Accounts (IOLTA/IOTA); Court Fee Grants-in-Aid (CFGIA); and Judicial Branch Grants-in-Aid (JBGIA). In 2026, CBF's Board of Directors approved $24. 5 million in funding to 12 organizations within Connecticut's legal aid network.
This funding supports programs that help people access basic needs, support those struggling with housing, protect victims of domestic violence, help families struggling with crises, and more. *The 2026 IICJ Grant application for Jan. 1, 2026-Dec.
31, 2026 was open from Friday, Aug. 22 through Sept. 12, 2025.
Connecticut General Statue 51-81c stipulates that CBF’s Legal Services Grants (IOLTA/IOTA; JBGIA; CFGIA) fund nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to provide civil legal services to low-income people in Connecticut.
An IICJ grant recipient must: Be a nonstock nonprofit corporation qualified as tax exempt under Sections 501(a) and 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; Have as its principal purpose the delivery of legal services to the poor in Connecticut; Have certified financial statements for the three preceding years and have an appointed independent certified auditing firm; and Have registered with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Nonprofit organizations that meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for a grant may fill out a preliminary form that CBF will review to assess eligibility. Funding decisions are made by the CBF Board of Directors, in consideration of the Grantmaking Committee's recommendation. *New applicant inquiries must be received by July 1st in order to be considered for the upcoming grant cycle.
The application will be shared with eligible organizations when the cycle opens in August. Preliminary Eligibility Screening CBF is proud to support grantees like the Connecticut Fair Housing Center, whose work helps people solve life-changing legal problems. Image Left: CBF staff and Board members visit CFHC's office, located in the former Capewell Factory, built around 1900.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonstock nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations whose principal purpose is delivering legal services to the poor in Connecticut, with certified financial statements and CT DCP registration. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $24.5 million total to 12 organizations for 2026. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 12, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
IICJ Grants is funded by Connecticut Bar Foundation (CBF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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