Impact Fund Recoverable Grants assist with out-of-pocket litigation expenses for legal cases with the potential to have a significant impact on social, economic, or environmental justice.
Letters of Inquiry for $10,000 – $50,000 are due by October 8, 2024. If invited to submit, full applications will be due by November 5. Cases that end with a fee or cost recovery will be requried to repay their grant with 7% interest.
Eligibility
Applicant
This grant is open to:
- Nonprofit organizations
- Solo practitioners
- Small law firms
Case
Grants are typically given to class action suits, but cases that will potentially have a significant impact or lead to meaningful law reform may also apply.
Allowable Expenses
Grant funds may be used for:
- Discovery-related costs
- Filing fees
- Expert witness fees
- Deposition transcripts
- Records fees
- Scientific analysis
- Court reporter fees
- Interpreters
- Visual materials
- Class notice costs
- Mediation fees
- Travel costs
Funds may not be used for overhead, staff salaries, or attorney’s fees.
