NH Bar Foundation grants help protect our most vulnerable from harm.

Justice Grants Program

Special Notice: For the 2010 Justice Grant year, funding preference will be given to programs that provide direct civil legal services to the disadvantaged and/or projects that provide direct support or resources to assist in the delivery of direct civil legal services.

Justice Grant applications are accepted from New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and/or programs that:

1. Envision new ways to create equal justice for all people
2. Develop concrete innovations in the delivery of legal services, court operations, legal education or in other justice related areas
3. Address legal needs or projects which are important in a democratic society but that may go against public or political sentiment
4. Bring together diverse resources and people to find solutions to justice-related problems
5. Build public confidence in the justice system

Justice Grants are usually available for start up costs, planning and research, or for funding to help stabilize new programs, but not for ongoing operational support. Justice Grants are funded by donor-supported Justice Funds; some of which are broad in scope and others have specific, designated purposes. Please review the Justice Funds for additional information.

View current year Justice Grants

History of Justice Grants 1996-2009

October 30 , 2009 - deadline for FY 2010 Justice Grant applications.

First time applicants are strongly advised to call the Bar Foundation prior to writing and submitting a grant application. Please email or call the New Hampshire Bar Foundation at 603-715-3210.

Justice Grant Application Guidelines

Justice Grant Application Cover Sheet (fillable pdf instructions)

Justice Grant Application Cover Sheet (Word doc)

Funding Principles