Supporting the mission of local organizations.
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For decades, the Maryland Bar Foundation has played an active role in enhancing access to justice for Marylanders in need, as well as supporting the honor & integrity of the legal profession. We give tens of thousands of dollars in financial support to local nonprofits every year.
Deadline: April 1, 2026. All applications submitted during this window will be considered for the May meeting of the Maryland Bar Foundation board. More information about our Fall 2026 grant cycle will be available at a later date.
To help fund Anne Arundel County’s only direct service provider for domestic violence
The Maryland Bar Foundation awarded YWCA of Annapolis a Spring 2018 grant for $4,316. The funding will go towards helping the YWCA pursue its mission of “eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.”
Funds used to provide access to justice for all
Because of the support of the Maryland Bar Foundation, MVLS has the ability to implement and record an intensive training series for pro bono volunteers. With this additional educational resource, MVLS will be able to expand its panel of volunteer attorneys, serving a greater number of vulnerable individuals and families throughout Maryland and advancing civil justice in our state.
To reinvigorate its attorney recruitment and training efforts
Maryland Bar Foundation grants will help fund the Maryland Partners for Justice Conference – a collaboration of the bar, the judiciary, legal services non-profits, other human and social services agencies, government and legislative representatives, and advocates interested in ensuring fair and equal access to legal services and the justice system. PBRC will develop panel topics on cutting-edge issues impacting marginalized and low-income individuals and communities, sharing knowledge and developing strategies to effectively impact those populations and the legal system.
Funds used to provide Legal assistance to incarcerated persons.
Alternative Directions, Inc. is the only civil legal organization in Maryland that goes directly to prisons to provide legal workshops for inmates. Maryland Bar Foundation’s financial support makes it possible for ADI to travel to prisons around the state and advance its mission.
Make your organization’s vision a reality with help from the Maryland Bar Foundation. Apply for a grant today.