[Bigglesworth Family Foundation](https://www.bigglesworthff.org)

Rolling (applications accepted year-round)

$1,000–$3,500 per grant; max $5,000 and two grants per organization per calendar year

Supports nonprofit legal service organizations in the U.S. to build capacity and efficiency through funding for tools, expertise, and staff development.

Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on legal services are eligible; applications reviewed within 30 days.

--- ## Description Access Grants from the Bigglesworth Family Foundation are designed to help nonprofit legal service organizations in the United States enhance their capacity and efficiency. Funding supports a range of organizational needs, such as expert witness fees, technology acquisition, strategic planning, board development, Social Return on Investment (SROI) assessments, and professional development for staff. The goal is to equip organizations with resources and expertise needed to better deliver legal services to their clients. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. - Decisions are typically made within 30 days of application submission. --- ## Funding Amount - Grant range: $1,000–$3,500 per award. - Organizations may receive up to two Access Grants per calendar year, not exceeding a combined total of $5,000. - Example award amounts (per activity): - Expert witness fees: $1,000–$1,500 - Technology: $1,000–$2,500 - Consultants: $2,000–$3,500 - SROI assessments: $1,000–$3,000 - Professional development: $1,000–$2,000 --- ## Eligibility - Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. - Organization’s primary work must closely align with legal services; organizations outside this focus are ineligible. - No discrimination based on age, political affiliation, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. - Organizations based anywhere in the United States may apply. - Not eligible: individuals, direct scholarships, capital campaigns, or organizations not focused on legal services. --- ## Application Process - No invitation is required to apply; applications are submitted directly online. - Submit through the [Access Grant Application portal](https://www.bigglesworthff.org/grant-application-access). - Applications are reviewed within 30 days. - Notification of decision is sent via email to the contact listed in the application. - If awarded, a brief report on grant use and impact is required 3–4 months after funding. --- ## Additional Information - Organizations may submit up to two Access Grant applications per calendar year. - Maximum cumulative funding per organization is $5,000 per year. - Funding is intended to strengthen organizational capacity, not for general operating support or unrelated activities. --- ## External Links - [Access Grant Application Guidelines & Portal](https://www.bigglesworthff.org/access-application-pro) - [Access Grants Overview](https://www.bigglesworthff.org/access) - [Examples of Funded Projects](https://www.bigglesworthff.org/access-portfolio) - [Bigglesworth Family Foundation Homepage](https://www.bigglesworthff.org) --- ## Contact Information | Address | |---------------------------------------------------| | 1012 Torney Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129, United States | For more details, visit the [Bigglesworth Family Foundation website](https://www.bigglesworthff.org).

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