2025 Catalyst Call for Applications
Call for applications information and application form to apply to the 2025 Catalyst Call for Applications
Deadline: February 28, 2025
John Borrows Guthrie Award celebration
We gathered on November 20, 2024 to present John Borrows with the Guthrie Award, the Foundation’s signature award to recognize exceptional access to justice champions.
$45.5M in funding to Ontario’s leading access to justice organizations
The Foundation approved new 3-year Catalyst grants totaling $45.5M for the program’s current cohort of 25 organizations.
Black Opportunity Fund partnership continues with $460K grant
The Foundation is pleased to again be partnering with the Black Opportunity Fund to support its Justice Grant Program.
Responsive Call for Applications
Call for applications information and application form to apply to the Responsive program
Due date: rolling deadline
Grant amounts: up to $250,000 per year for up to 2 years.
Highlights of our 50th anniversary year
Sharing the collection of words, videos, and images that commemorate and celebrate our 50th anniversary.
New Responsive grants support the legal rights of people faced with a disability, survivors of violence, and Indigenous peoples
In the first half of 2024, The Law Foundation of Ontario has made eight new Responsive grants, totaling close to $1.5M.
Summer law student reflections: an enlightening and fulfilling journey
I had the chance to work alongside a very dedicated and skilled group, dive into diverse practice areas, and support the vital work of the Class Proceedings Fund.
Number of grants for articling positions more than doubling
Beginning in 2025, the Public Interest Articling Fellowship program will expand from 8 to 18 host organizations.
LAWS student reflections: many tasks, roles, and paths make up the Foundation
The Foundation participates in LAWS’ Summer Job Program. This year we were fortunate to host Parihaan. Here are some of her reflections about working with the Foundation.
