The Pro Bono Grant Program seeks to support the delivery of legal aid services to low income individuals and expand the availability of affordable legal services in underserved communities in Wisconsin. How to Apply
The Pro Bono Program is soliciting proposals from individuals or organizations for grants to develop or expand pro bono legal assistance projects in their communities. Grant applications are considered on a rolling basis by the Legal Assistance Committee throughout the year.
The Committee will accept proposals for two types of grants:
- Larger grants (up to $5,000) to establish or expand pro bono projects.
- Mini-grants (up to $500) to purchase products or other items to support existing pro bono projects.
The application window will open beginning on August 4, 2025.
Proposals may seek to develop a pro bono program where none have existed or to expand an existing program (e.g., more lawyers involved, expanded target client group, expanded legal issues to be addressed).
Because the grants do not provide ongoing support, proposals must demonstrate that the project is sustainable with other resources after the Pro Bono Initiative grant funding has been expended. Grant funds are most commonly used for start-up expenses (e.g., training, publicity/outreach, space rental, technology, resource manuals, forms, office supplies that will be used in provision of legal services). All grantees must provide interim and final reports to the Legal Assistance Committee when requested.
Grantees are expected to coordinate their efforts on funded projects with all appropriate local non-profits and/or local legal services providers as well as the local judiciary and bar associations.
