The Law Foundation of Ontario takes an active and engaging approach to our work as a grantmaker and to carry out our mandate of advancing access to justice. Since our creation in 1974, we have worked with and given out over $2B in grants to hundreds of carefully selected grantees, class actions in the public interest, and to Legal Aid Ontario.
The Law Foundation of Ontario works in five broad areas:
Manages a number of grant programs and makes grants to support a wide range of nonprofit organizations to help people understand the law and to use the law to improve their lives
What's new
Celebrating 50 years of advancing access to justice
The Foundation turned the big 5-0 in 2024. It’s a significant milestone in our access to justice journey and a fine opportunity to reflect on our first 50 years.
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.