Apply for a grant

The Legal Support Grant 2026 is a two‑and‑a‑half‑year grant programme funded by the Ministry of Justice and delivered by The Access to Justice Foundation across England and Wales.

There is a total of £15 million available in funding from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2029.

We will open for applications at 12pm (midday) on 1 June 2026 and the deadline is 12pm (midday) on 25 June 2026, with grants due to start 1 October 2026.

Alongside supporting organisational infrastructure and development of a central, national online support offer, this grants programme will require funded organisations to be involved in an independent evaluation and research project, which includes piloting a shared outcomes framework. 

Funded organisations will need to collate and share data and evidence through involvement in forums, visits and by completing monitoring and evaluation. The evidence and insight generated through this work will help inform the Ministry of Justice’s approach to future funding of legal support at both local and national level.

Please read the guidance, frequently asked questions and the monitoring and evaluation information sheet before completing your application.  The application form will then need to be completed online.

You can access an offline version of the application form below, but please ensure you complete and submit the online version using the link above.

For any questions please contact the Grants team at grants@atjf.org.uk