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

Rolling (applications accepted year-round; decisions within 30 days)

$1,000–$3,500 per grant; up to 2 grants/year, $5,000 max/calendar year

Supports U.S. legal services nonprofits with small grants for capacity-building needs such as technology, expert witnesses, consultancy, and professional development.

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. --- ## Due Dates - Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year - Funding decisions are typically finalized within 30 days of application submission --- ## Funding Amount - Individual grants range from $1,000 to $3,500 - Organizations may receive a maximum of two Access Grants per calendar year, totaling no more than $5,000 annually --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization - Work must closely align with the foundation's primary funding area: legal services - Organizations based anywhere in the United States are eligible - Organizations may not discriminate based on age, political affiliation, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief - Not open to individuals, direct scholarships, or capital campaigns - No invitation is required to apply --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the foundation’s [Access Grant Application Portal](https://www.bigglesworthff.org/grant-application-access) - Required materials include standard organizational documentation (e.g., proof of nonprofit status, financials) - Organizations may submit up to two applications per calendar year - Decisions are communicated via email within 30 days of submission - If funded, a brief report on the use and impact of the grant is required within 3–4 months of fund distribution --- ## Additional Information - Typical uses of Access Grants include: - Expert witness fees ($1,000–$1,500) - Technology upgrades ($1,000–$2,500) - Consultancy services ($2,000–$3,500) - SROI analysis ($1,000–$3,000) - Professional development ($1,000–$2,000) - Grants are specifically for capacity-building and not for general operating or program/project support outside of legal services --- ## External Links - [Access Grants Program Page](https://www.bigglesworthff.org/access) - [Access Grant Application Guidelines](https://www.bigglesworthff.org/access-application-pro) - [View Examples of Access Grants](https://www.bigglesworthff.org/access-portfolio) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|----------------------------------------------| | Address | 1012 Torney Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129, United States | | Website | [Bigglesworth Family Foundation](https://www.bigglesworthff.org) | ---

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