Access to Justice Fund (ATJF)

Grants made from the Fund are to be used to support public access to justice. While the phrase “access to justice” cannot have a single meaning, it is closely linked to the promotion of equity, fairness, and the elimination of barriers to justice (whether physical, psychological, financial, linguistic or social). It can include access by low-income or marginalized persons to information, so that they can understand their options with respect to legal problems, and services, and act on those options.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply to the ATJF, your proposal must support access to justice and:

• Address the legal needs of or relate to the groups or areas listed above
• Fit within the Foundation’s mandate and be consistent with the Foundation’s vision and mission and
• Be from a not-for-profit venture