CALL FOR 2026 BAR FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATIONS!
/Are you aware of a vital local program or project suffering from funding gaps?
Are there important programs or projects near you in need of additional funding?
Refer them to The Colorado Bar Foundation Grants Program!
The CBF awarded $461,622 in 2025 with an average grant size of $5,700!
Grant Applications Accepted through June 18, 2026
The Colorado Bar Foundation grants support statewide, regional, or local projects with demonstrated community needs. The grants program specifically seeks to support nonprofit applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria:
Assistance with the provision or improved delivery of legal services, particularly to individuals in marginalized communities, by supporting the representation of individuals in court proceedings, furnishing advice to pro se litigants, and disseminating general information about various legal matters (including, but not limited to, domestic relations proceedings, probate and trust administration, estate planning, immigration, evictions, and bankruptcy)
Promotion of law-related education to the public by supporting organizations that provide information and education about the American legal/justice system to community organizations and school children of all ages
Improvement of the administration of justice by supporting courts and judicial officers, delivering accessible information about the Colorado court system, providing child care for litigants and jurors, and assisting law enforcement and the judiciary in performing their functions
We recommend that prospective applicants review the current Annual Report for detailed information on average grant award size, funding priorities, and previous grantees. See more information on program eligibility.
Questions? Don't hesitate to contact Colorado Bar Foundation Manager Elizabeth Akalin.