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The Impact Fund Grants is sponsored by The Impact Fund. The Impact Fund awards recoverable grants to legal services nonprofits, private attorneys, and small law firms that seek to confront economic, environmental, racial, and social injustice through public interest litigation. Grants are targeted toward cases that will potentially benefit a large number of people, lead to significant law reform, and/or raise public consciousness.
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Case Grant Application | Apply for a Legal Grant Fund — Impact Fund Steps to apply for a recoverable grant for impact litigation advancing economic, environmental, and social justice Register as an applicant at our Grant Portal (using the Apply Now button above). Complete the eligibility questionnaire to ensure a fit with our grant criteria. NOTE: Allow two business days for your registration to be activated.
Complete a letter of inquiry (LOI) through our Grant Portal. The full LOI and application questions can be found here for help in planning. (Note that the LOI questions are those in black.)
Submit the LOI for consideration in quarterly review cycles (see deadlines below). If invited, complete a full application through our Grant Portal. Download questions here and our optional budget template for help in planning.
Submit the application in advance of the due date. Respond to any questions we may have about your request. Discuss your case with a member of our review committee.
Await outcome of the quarterly review. Sign mailed grant agreement and await funding! Complete annual status reports via our Grant Portal.
Send us informal case updates or links to media via email at any time. Contact us when your case concludes and submit a final report. Pay it forward by repaying your grant with 7% simple interest if you recover costs/fees on your case.
No need to repay if fees/costs are not recovered. The Impact Fund reviews grant requests four times per year. You may start the process and submit an LOI at any time.
Deadlines for our current and upcoming funding cycles are below: For any questions regarding grants, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page, email the Grants Department at grants@impactfund. org or call (510) 845-3473.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Legal services nonprofits, private attorneys, and small law firms engaged in impact litigation that addresses economic, environmental, racial, and social injustice. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 to $50,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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