Together, we’re leading and supporting accessible justice for all Albertans

The Alberta Law Foundation funds programs that conduct legal research, propose law reforms, improve Albertans’ knowledge of their legal rights and responsibilities, and help them effectively exercise their rights under the law.

WHO WE ARE

WHAT WE FUND

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Grant Application Deadlines

The Alberta Law Foundation generally accepts grant applications four times a year, based on the dates of Foundation Board meetings.

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Our Funding

2021-22 Funding Allocations by Object

$20.6 million dollars in grants and contributions for programs and projects across Alberta.

LEGAL AID ALBERTA – 31%

LEGAL RESEARCH & LAW REFORM – 10%

LAW LIBRARIES – 6%

PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION – 7%

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ LEGAL PROGRAMS – 6%

COMMUNITY & STUDENT LEGAL ASSISTANCE – 39%

Latest News

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Bridging the Gaps Data Party

Lindsay McDonald2023-05-17T21:30:14+00:00May 17, 2023|News Updates|

The Foundation hosted an in-person “Data Party” for the Bridging the Gaps community to analyze and discuss data related to our community-based Environmental Scan [...]

New Executive Director Appointed to Alberta Law Foundation

Lindsay McDonald2023-05-10T17:54:58+00:00May 10, 2023|News Updates|

Message from Stephanie Dobson, Chair, Board of Directors: On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce Byron Chan's appointment to [...]

Grants Awarded

Kristen Seipp2023-04-11T16:11:10+00:00April 11, 2023|News Updates|

The Alberta Law Foundation Board of Directors reviews grant applications throughout the fiscal year. At the final meeting of 2022-23 on March 20 and [...]

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