Who can apply to the Law Foundation for
funds?
Any group or individual can apply to the
Foundation, provided the application is for a
purpose connected with the law that meets the
Foundation's legislated objects.
The Foundation's
objects are to "establish and maintain a
fund to be used for the examination, research,
revision and reform of and public access to the
law, legal education, the administration of
Justice in the Province and other purposes
incidental or conducive to or consequential upon
the attainment of any such objects."
What kinds of projects have already
received funds from the Law Foundation?
Grants have been made for public legal
education, legal aid, public access to the law
and legal research, as well as other law-related
projects. Review the descriptions of
grants
for additional information on the types of
projects that have received Law Foundation
funding.
Who decides which groups will receive
grants of funds?
The Board of Governors of the Law Foundation
considers applications and
grants funds for projects that it approves. The
Board consists of up to nine members, five appointed
by the Nova Scotia Government and four by the
Nova Scotia Barristers' Society.
When does the Board of Governors meet
to consider applications?
The Board of Governors usually meets in
February of each year to consider applications
for the fiscal period April 1st to March 31st.
However, applicants should consult with the
Executive Director of the Foundation before
submitting an application.
Are there deadlines for submitting an
application?
Deadline for receipt of applications is
September 15th, 2009.
How do I apply for a grant?
Instructions are available on this website,
and the Executive Director is available to help
applicants prepare their applications.
What kind of information does the
Foundation require?
Applications must include information about
the organization applying for the grant of
funds, about the project for which the funds are
required and about the people who will carry out
the project. The Foundation also needs to know
how the funds will be spent and whether any
other funds have been requested or received.
What are some of the attributes the
Foundation looks for in its applicants?
The Foundation looks for evidence of fiscal
responsibility, sound organizational management,
and the experience and expertise necessary to
successfully mount the project/program for which
funds are being sought.
Do I have to appear before the Board?
The Board may request applicants to appear at
the Board Meeting to support their applications.
What is required if my group receives a
grant?
|
The Law
Foundation
requires
grantees to
submit interim
and final
reports,
including
financial
statements to
show that their
projects are
being carried
out as described
in their
applications. As
well, the
Foundation's
Executive
Director
conducts regular
onsite visits to
each grantee and
reports to the
Board.
|
|
|
|
Does the Law Foundation provide long
term funding?
There is no guarantee that an applicant who
has received funds from the Law Foundation will
continue to be funded on an ongoing basis. Grant
funds are ordinarily committed for a term of up
to one year only. Grantees must reapply each
year.
Law Foundation
OF NOVA SCOTIA
