The Law Foundation of Ontario‘s responsive grants provide much-needed financial support to organizations that are working to advance access to justice for the people of Ontario. Responsive grants fund legal education, legal research or programs that supplement existing legal services and fill gaps in the justice system by connecting more people to legal information and support, especially people who are not currently being reached..

Amount: up to $250,000 (for up to 2 years)

Deadlines:
NEW – In 2024, there are no deadlines for applying to the Responsive program. Organizations are invited to submit a brief Expression of Interest outlining how they propose to use a grant. If eligible, they will be invited to develop a full application with the support of Foundation staff.

Faculty Research Office: 1 week prior to full application. (If you wish to have feedback on your application allow at least two weeks – contact Karen Kueneman)
Western Research: 1 week prior to full application
Law Foundation of Ontario:  Ongoing

Eligibility: University faculty members are eligible to apply. Applicants must hold an eligible academic research appointment at Western.

Full Applications are to be processed through Western Research and are to be accompanied by a completed ROLA.

More information about the Responsive Grant criteria and how to apply…

Please contact Karen Kueneman if you plan to apply.