Grants Program

The Law and Justice Foundation of NSW Grants Program supports community projects that aim to improve access to justice, particularly for disadvantaged people.

The Foundation accepts small grant applications of up to $5000 at any time. Applications for general grants of up to $50,000 close on 31 March and 31 August annually.

The next general grant round closing date will be 31 August 2012.

You must discuss your project proposal with the Grants and Legal Information Manager at least 6 weeks before the closing date or submitting your application. To apply for a grant, download the grant application form.

Note that if you are awarded a grant, you will be required to submit a final grant report.

Information for grant applicants:

Applications and enquiries should be directed to:
Jane Kenny
Grants and Legal Information Manager
Law and Justice Foundation
GPO Box 4264, Sydney NSW 2001
TEL: (02) 8227 3200
FAX: (02) 9221 6280
EMAIL:

Grant seekers workshop
Tuesday 5 June 2012
9.30am-1pm
Parramatta, Sydney

We are holding a Grant Seekers Workshop to assist prospective applicants with identifying factors that will enhance their grant applications and project delivery. The workshop will be held on Tuesday 5 June 2012, from 9.30am to 1pm in Parramatta.

In addition to explaining the Foundation’s application process, the workshop will focus on assisting attendees to write a simple yet cohesive aim and strategy, which could form the basis for a grant application to the Foundation.

Click here to download a registration form or for more information contact Jane Kenny or Erika Murray by email grants@lawfoundation.net.au or phone (02) 8227 3227. Further details about the venue will be provided upon registration.