The Administration of Justice Grants Program prioritizes funding of innovative projects that educate Michigan children and adults about their legal rights and responsibilities, the American Justice system, and opportunities for conflict and dispute resolution.
Donor Name: Michigan State Bar Foundation
State: Michigan
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/10/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Michigan State Bar Foundation funds innovative projects through its Administration of Justice grant program. Priorities for these funds include:

Educating Michigan children and adults about their legal rights and responsibilities, and the American Justice system; and
Opportunities for conflict and dispute resolution; and
Supporting civil legal aid to the poor.

From time to time, the Foundation also may consider or seek projects of extraordinary merit in other subject areas related to improvements in the administration of justice.
Funding Information
The average size of recent AOJ grants is $12-$15,000.
AOJ Grant Criteria 
Grant proposals that include the following are favored:

Demonstrate innovative approaches or new ideas;
Benefit Michigan residents;
Have potential for independent financial and programmatic continuity;
Demonstrate community support, collaboration, partnerships, and links with other entities doing similar work;
Avoid duplication of service;
Have multiple funding sources;
Have potential for applicability or replication in other parts of the state;
Include a meaningful evaluation component;
Leverage a significant volunteer commitment;
Show a history of quality service and fiscal responsibility.

Grants are not made:

To political campaigns or for lobbying or political advocacy;
To support religious activities;
That jeopardize the Foundation’s tax-exempt status.

Grants are generally not made: 

To individuals;
To endowment or capital campaigns;
To repay loans;
As a substitute for other funds;
For continuing operating support or projects exceeding 3 years;
For general overhead costs in excess of 10% of the grant amount.

For more information, visit MSBF.