Grants

How to Apply: 

PURPOSE

Established as a registered charity in 1984, the Law for the Future Fund provides financial support for legal research conducted under the auspices of the Canadian Bar Foundation. The Fund was established by donations from individual lawyers, law firms, legal organizations and foundations, as well as corporations.

The Fund has supported many worthwhile initiatives since it was established in 1984. Examples include systems of justice, racial equality, court reform, law and ethics in health care, gender equality and conflict of interest.

SCOPE 

The Law for the Future Fund sponsors projects that are of national interest and/or are of benefit to the general public. Projects must be in one of the following fields: 

  • Legal research
  • Legal education 
  • Legislation and law reform 
  • Administration of justice

Only Canadian projects will be considered.

External Deadline: 
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research