The IEJF administers grants funded by four distinct state appropriations. See below for the most recent awards.
Civil legal aid grants
IL-AFLAN grants
New Leaf Illinois grants
Eviction Help IL grants
Call 855-452-3526 to speak to an attorney if you are a veteran, service member, national guard, reservist, spouse or dependent in need of civil legal aid.
New Leaf Illinois is a network of 20 non-profit organizations throughout the state who provide legal representation and other resources to help individuals seeking to expunge cannabis convictions from their records.
We need your support! Individuals & organizations throughout Illinois help us build a larger & more stable base of state funding for legal aid. Learn how you can help.
An important new report from the @ChiHomeless shows an increase of almost 13% in the number of Chicagoans experiencing homelessness - with Black Chicagoans being disproportionately impacted. https://bit.ly/3StaqqT
Our grantee @CVLS_legalaid helped Dulce gain guardianship of her brother with Down Syndrome so she could help him get a path to citizenship. The IEJF is proud to fund @CVLS_legalaid's important guardianship work. cvls.rg
The September issue of Illinois Courts Connect is out now! Check your inbox to read about the latest in Illinois courts, including a farewell to Chief Justice Burke, the History on Trial series, recent judicial appointments, and more.
Our longtime grantee @lincolnlegalaid is celebrating its 50th anniversary serving central & southern IL residents this year! As part of the celebration, they are looking for nominations to honor local judges, attorneys and nonprofits. https://bit.ly/3SnI3um
A look at some of the access to justice cases to watch in the upcoming Supreme Court term. https://bit.ly/3SF1ezh