Annual Operating Grants

The Foundation funds annual operating grants for four statewide and six regional programs which support a full range of civil legal services for low-income households.

Deadline for Annual Grant Submission: October 9, 2026

Project Grants

The Foundation also funds innovative projects that improve the administration of justice by providing civil legal aid for low-income households. Please review the AOJ Grant Instruction and Criteria.  You can also preview the grant application.  

Deadlines for Project Grant Submissions:

• October 9, 2026
• February 5, 2027
• May 7, 2027
• October 8, 2027

How to Apply

MSBF accepts all grants through our online grant portal.  To apply for a grant, you must request access from MSBF at least one week in advance of the deadline. Please send an email requesting access, along with a brief description or summary of your proposed project, to grants@msbf.org.