Grant Funding
Current Grant Opportunity
EJA’s 2026-2027 grant application will open on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. and close on Friday, May 1, 2026. at 7:00 p.m.​
Per HB24-1286, 67% of available funding is awarded to the Colorado recipient of a federal Legal Services Corporation field grant—Colorado Legal Services—and the remaining 33% is available for distribution to qualifying 501(c)3 organizations. EJA anticipates having more than double the amount of available funding for the 2026-2027 grant cycle than last year.
Check back on April 1 for the application and supporting documents.
Applicants who have questions, including if they qualify for funding, can submit their inquiry to ejaboard@coloradoaccesstojustice.org.
2025 Grant Awards
EJA awarded $1,700,347 in 2025 to 27 nonprofits across Colorado. ​These organizations provide critical civil legal aid services to individuals under 250% of the poverty threshold.
Grant funds may be used for general operating expenses.
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Of the 27 funded organizations, 12 have a significant presence in rural areas and/or legal deserts, 10 primarily serve urban areas, and 5 operate statewide.
