Small Discretionary Grants
Offered by The Chicago Bar Foundation · Chicago, IL
About this opportunity
The CBF provides small discretionary grants on a rolling basis to support valued organizations that are legal-adjacent nonprofits and specific one-time endeavors, such as mergers or launches of new projects.
How to apply
Applications are handled on the funder's own website. Review the full guidelines and apply here: chicagobarfoundation.org/grants. Confirm the deadline and eligibility directly with The Chicago Bar Foundation before applying.
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The Chicago Bar Foundation currently lists 4 open opportunities in our index.
- Special Project Grants
- Discretionary Grants
- Organizational Support Grants
Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline for Small Discretionary Grants?
- The application deadline is Rolling (no fixed deadline). Deadlines can change — always confirm directly with The Chicago Bar Foundation before applying.
- How much funding is available?
- The award amount is not specified by the funder.
- Where do I apply?
- Applications are submitted through The Chicago Bar Foundation's own website or process — see the "How to apply" section above.