2025 Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant from the Virginia Law Foundation. Before you begin this application, please be sure to review our informational page for an overview on our grants program and eligibility requirements.

This application will require you to upload PDF attachments of the following:

Copy of most recent 501(c)(3) determination letter from IRS
Copy of most recent audited financial statements
Copy of most recent IRS Form 990
Your organization's budget for the current fiscal year
Your organization's budget for the proposed program
A list of your organization's Board of Directors/Trustees

To save your work and return to it at a later time, please create an account below and click the "Save Progress" button at the bottom of the form.

All applications must be complete and submitted by March 15, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns, please connect with Teresa Moore at tmoore@virginialawfoundation.org.

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Organization Information

Organization Name *

Website *

Street Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Mission Statement *

FEIN Number *

Date of Incorporation *

Fiscal Year *

IRS Tax Classification *

Tax Exempt 501(c)(3)

Governmental Tax Exempt Entity

Other Other

Executive Officer Name *

Email *

Phone *

If different from above, please list the project lead name and contact information.

Email

Phone

Project Information

Project Title *

Total amount requested from VLF: *

Total Project Cost *

Project Start Date: *

Project End Date: *

Which prong of the Virginia Law Foundation's mission statement does this project apply? You may select more than one. *

Access to Justice

Rule of Law

Law-Related Education

Has your organization received prior funding from the Virginia Law Foundation? *

Yes

No

In what year was the most recent funding received? *

Please upload a PDF that compiles examples of how you recognized the Virginia Law Foundation's support in your previous project and marketing materials. Examples may include, but are not limited to, print materials, digital materials (web pages, e-communications), social media posts, etc. Please include screen shots and direct links when possible. *

Project Summary *

0/75 words

How many Virginians do you estimate that this project will directly influence? *

What geographical area(s) will this project serve? *

Project Goals

Describe at least one project goal and anticipated outcome; you may supply up to three core project goals and anticipated outcomes.

Project Goal #1 *

Anticipated Outcome *

Project Goal #2

Anticipated Outcome

Project Goal #3

Anticipated Outcome

Project Narrative

Tell us why the Virginia Law Foundation should fund this project. In making the case, explain the project and its rationale, which may include:

Context;
Identification of needs to be met;
Analysis of how the project will meet such needs;
Indicators by which you will measure progress;
Collaboration, consultation and research that went into project development;
Experience with similar projects; and
Any other information to help the grant review process.

The following questions are offered as a guide to help you in developing your proposal. The length of the answers is less important than the clarity of information shared.

Context Questions:

In view of the Virginia Law Foundation’s mission statement, how does this project address one or more of the Virginia Law Foundation's areas of focus?
What are the important long-term results the project is designed or intended to achieve?
What measurable indicators are proposed to demonstrate whether results are achieved?
What are the time periods for expected results and how will the results be reported?

Considerations and Grant Criteria Questions:

What benefits or results are expected to occur as a result of this project?
How will the results of the project be shared with the broader legal community?
How will technology be used to improve operational effectiveness?
What is the sustainability plan for the project?
Can this project be easily duplicated elsewhere?

Project Design Criteria:

What populations are to be served by the project?
What are the specific results to be achieved for the target population?
How many of the target population are to be served during the grant period?
What key activities will be undertaken to reach the results?
Have you collaborated with other entities in the formulation of this proposal or the implementation of the proposed project and/or do you have any community commitment to the project? If yes, please describe.

Project Implementation Criteria:

What is the proposed implementation timeline?
Who will be responsible for the project implementation timeline?
How many individuals will be involved in the project implementation? Please describe in terms of occupation and time committed to the project.

Please paste your project narrative below. *

Project Budget

Upload an itemized Excel workbook detailing your project budget. In this file, please detail project expenses and income, and please include a description and an amount for each item.

Your project income should include your proposed sources of funding and their corresponding amounts. You must include funds requested from the Virginia Law Foundation, funds provided by the applicant organization, funds provided by other organizations, and funds from other sources of income.

Please also include a sheet that summarizes any additional applications for support and applications in-progress or anticipated. *

Supporting Documents

Upload your organization's most recent IRS 501(c) (3) determination letter. *

Upload your organization's most recent audited financial statements. *

Upload your organization's most recent IRS Form 990. *

Upload your organization's budget for the current fiscal year. *

Upload a list of your Board of Directors/Trustees. *

Sign to verify your application before submitting: *

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A copy of this application will be sent to the email address entered below: *