APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 11, 2025 for funding for April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Application Instructions:

How do I apply for a grant?

Applicants must submit a written grant application form (MS Word document or PDF).

How must my grant application be formatted?

Grant applications must be submitted on LETTER SIZE paper only. DO NOT staple or provide any material in a binder.

How do I submit my application?

Send your application electronically, by email to: nslawfd@nslawfd.ca

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Your application to the Law Foundation has four distinct parts/documents. Please assemble the four parts of your application in the following order and submit electronically as individual attachments, labeled as indicated:

  • APPLICATION SUMMARY — Label Appendix A in right hand corner of first page
  • APPLICATION (Questions 1 – 16) — Label Appendix C in right hand corner of first page Required Budget Form for all Applications  — Appendix C, Question 13: Excel format or PDF
  • FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Question 17) — Label Appendix D in right hand corner of first page
  • ANNUAL REPORT (or other supporting documentation) (Question 17) — Label Appendix E in right hand corner of first page

AND send one paper copy of your application by mail or by courier to:

Suite 1305, Cogswell Tower 2000 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3K1

Is there anyone I can ask for assistance in preparing my application?

The Executive Director is available to help applicants prepare their applications.