Access Grants
Bigglesworth Family Foundation Access Grants fund U.S. legal services nonprofits for capacity-building needs like technology, expert witnesses, consultancy, and professional development.
Funder: Bigglesworth Family Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round; decisions within 30 days)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$3,500 per grant; up to 2 grants/year, $5,000 max/calendar year
Summary: Supports U.S. legal services nonprofits with small grants for capacity-building needs such as technology, expert witnesses, consultancy, and professional development.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits in legal services are eligible; no invitation required; rolling application.
Description
Access Grants from the Bigglesworth Family Foundation are designed to help nonprofit organizations in the legal services sector increase their capacity and efficiency. These small grants are intended to fund essential resources like expert witness fees, technology upgrades, consultancy services, social return on investment (SROI) analysis, professional development, and other capacity-building needs. The program aims to enable legal services organizations to better fulfill their missions and improve the quality of support provided to clients. The application process is streamlined, with a focus on quick review and decision-making.
