Annual Operating Grants

The Foundation funds annual operating grants for four statewide and six regional programs which support a full range of civil legal services for low-income households.

Deadline for Annual Grant Submission: October, 2025

Project Grants

The Foundation also funds innovative projects that improve the administration of justice by providing civil legal aid for low-income households. Please review the AOJ Grant Instruction and Criteria.  You can also preview the grant application.  

Deadlines for Project Grant Submissions:

• October 11, 2024
• February 7, 2025
• May 9, 2025
• October 10, 2025

How to Apply

MSBF accepts all grants through our online grant portal.  To apply for a grant, you must first request a user identification number from MSBF.  To request a user ID, please send an email to msbf@msbf.org or call 517-346-6400.

If you have questions about the criteria or would like to discuss your idea, please contact Celee at msbf@msbf.org.