McLachlin Fund: 2024 Funding Applications Now Open

July 23, 2024

Applications are now open for the Rt. Hon Beverley McLachlin Access to Justice Fund (“McLachlin Fund”). Applications will be accepted until Sept. 16, 2024.

The McLachlin Fund provides financial support for innovative projects and programs to improve access to civil and family justice in Canada. It prioritizes projects and programs that address a defined access to justice problem in a way that can be effectively evaluated and scaled-up or adopted elsewhere if successful.

Grants are between $25,000 and $100,000 per year for up to three years (for a maximum of $300,000 in total multi-year funding). This year, the available funding is $700,000.

Applicants must be either a registered charity or other qualified donee under the Income Tax Act.

Learn more about the application process and funding priorities.