How to Apply
Steps to apply for a recoverable grant for impact litigation advancing economic, environmental, and social justice
The best time to apply is three to six months before you need the funding. If you have questions about the timing of your application (or anything else), please reach out to the Grants team at grants@impactfund.org.
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Register as an applicant at our Grant Portal (using the Apply Now button above).
Complete the eligibility questionnaire to ensure a fit with our grant criteria.
NOTE: Allow two business days for your registration to be activated.
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Complete a letter of inquiry (LOI) through our Grant Portal.
The full LOI and application questions can be found here for help in planning. (Note that the LOI questions are those in black.)
Submit the LOI for consideration in quarterly review cycles (click here to see deadlines below).
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If invited, complete a full application through our Grant Portal.
Download questions here and our optional budget template for help in planning.
Submit the application in advance of the due date.
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Respond to any questions we may have about your request.
Discuss your case with a member of our review committee.
Await outcome of the quarterly review.
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Sign mailed grant agreement and await funding!
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Access the other services we offer: pro-bono consulting and referral services, promotional support via social media, class action training, annual class action conference, webinars, online support network, and amicus brief support.
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Complete annual status reports via our Grant Portal.
Send us informal case updates or links to media via email at any time.
Contact us when your case concludes and submit a final report.
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Pay it forward by repaying your grant with 7% simple interest if you recover costs/fees on your case.
No need to repay if fees/costs are not recovered.
The cycle begins again!
GRANT DEADLINES
The Impact Fund reviews grant requests four times per year. You may start the process and submit an LOI at any time. Deadlines for our current and upcoming funding cycles are below:
| WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2027 | SUMMER 2027 | FALL 2027 | WINTER 2027 |
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| LOIs due September 29, 2026 |
LOIs due January 11, 2027 |
LOIs due April 6, 2027 |
LOIs due July 6, 2027 |
LOIs due September 30, 2027 |
| Applications due October 29, 2026 |
Applications due February 8, 2027 |
Applications due May 6, 2027 |
Applications due August 5, 2027 |
Applications due October 28, 2027 |
| Notifications mid-December |
Notifications mid-March |
Notifications mid-June |
Notifications mid-September |
Notifications mid-December |
QUESTIONS?
For any questions regarding grants, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page or email the Grants team at grants@impactfund.org.