Each year, the CBF accepts applications for Organizational Support grants.  The CBF’s Organizational Support grants provide consistent general operating support grants for effective, well-managed organizations in the Chicago area that are working to improve access to justice. Priority among the CBF’s Organizational Support grants is given to organizations that provide legal services to a substantial number of low-income and disadvantaged residents in an area(s) of law where there is significant unmet need in Cook County.

Review the  CBF’s Organizational Support Grant Guidelines or learn more about how to apply for a grant.

2012 Organizational Support grant applications and letters of inquiry are due to the CBF on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

The CBF is not currently accepting applications for Special Project grants.

For more information about CBF grants, please contact Dina Merrell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 312/554-1206.