Applications are now open for the Rt. Hon Beverley McLachlin Access to Justice Fund (“McLachlin Fund”). Applications will be accepted until September 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 donees under the Income Tax Act.

For more information on the application process and funding priorities, see the links below:

English: https://mclachlin.ca/funding
French: https://mclachlin.ca/fr/financement

To be considered, applicants must submit their application via the McLachlin Fund’s online portal no later than September 16, 2024.

If you have any questions concerning the application process, please contact staff at: info@mclachlin.ca

All applicants will be advised as to the outcome of their application.

The Law Foundation of BC is providing secretariat services for the McLachlin Fund. 

Posted: July 29, 2024