Thanks to the generous financial contributions of thousands of dedicated individuals, more than 150 law firms and corporations and other committed supporters from throughout the Chicago area, The Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF) awarded over $2 million in grants in fiscal year (FY) 2009. More than 40 pro bono and legal aid organizations and related initiatives received these grants, which helped thousands of low-income and disadvantaged people, like the elderly, children, battered women, and the disabled, gain access to necessary legal help.
The CBF’s grant programs are designed to help build the capacity of our pro bono and legal aid delivery system and to eliminate systemic barriers to equal access to justice.The CBF has five (5) main types of grants:
The CBF’s grants provide critical and consistent general operating support for pro bono and legal aid organizations in our community and support a number of innovative special projects and systemic initiatives. The grants ensure access to justice for tens of thousands of low-income and disadvantaged Chicago area residents in most critical need of the protections of our civil legal system and strengthen our community’s pro bono and legal aid system for the longer term.
For more information about CBF grants, please contact Dina Merrell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 312/554-1206.
