General Grants
The Alabama Law Foundation funds Alabama nonprofits advancing civil legal aid, justice system improvements, and law-related education through innovative, research-driven projects.
Funder: Alabama Law Foundation
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Full application deadline for 2027 cycle)
Funding Amounts: Typical total annual funding: $3–4 million; individual general grants in 2026 ranged from ~$13,000 to $550,000 and are for one-year projects.
Summary: Supports Alabama-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing free civil legal aid, justice system improvements, or law-related education.
Description
The Alabama Law Foundation’s annual general grants program funds law-related charitable projects across Alabama, with a primary focus on expanding access to civil legal aid for low-income individuals and families, improving the administration of justice, and providing law-related education. Most grants are awarded to organizations delivering free civil legal services to the poor, but grants also support innovative justice system improvements and public legal education initiatives. Funding is distributed from Alabama’s Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program, and all activities must comply with the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct, particularly regarding the permissible scope of civil legal aid.
