Access Grants
Access Grants from the Bigglesworth Family Foundation fund capacity-building projects for U.S. nonprofit legal services organizations, supporting expert services, technology, consultancy, SROI, and staff development.
Funder: Bigglesworth Family Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round; decisions within 30 days)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$3,500 per grant; max $5,000 total per organization per year (up to 2 grants annually)
Summary: Supports U.S.-based legal services nonprofits in building capacity through funding for expert services, technology, consultancy, SROI, and professional development.
Key Information: Only U.S.-based 501(c)(3) legal services organizations are eligible; general operating support not funded.
Description
The Access Grants program from the Bigglesworth Family Foundation aims to empower nonprofit legal services organizations in the United States by providing targeted support for capacity-building needs. Grants are intended to remove financial barriers to resources and expertise such as expert witness fees, technology upgrades, consultancy, social return on investment (SROI) assessments, and staff professional development. The program is designed to help organizations enhance their efficiency and effectiveness in serving clients, with a streamlined application and rapid decision process.
