ACCESS TO JUSTICE BUNDLE PROGRAM
This Bundle Program provides funding to Indigenous organizations that are working to remove barriers, and to respond to their justice-related needs. It aims to invest in knowledge and services that will help Indigenous people in northern Ontario understand law and use it to improve their lives.
BUILT BY COMMUNITIES
The Foundation and IPRF have been walking together to engage with and learn from Indigenous peoples in northern Ontario. From August to November 2024, IPRF and the Foundation held four focus groups with Indigenous communities to listen to their access to justice stories and learn about their access to justice experiences. The learnings from these sessions informed the design of the Access to Justice Bundle Program.
Read the report here.
HOW TO APPLY
IPRF is using a two-step application process for the Access to Justice Bundle Program:
- Step 1: Letter of Interest (LOI): The LOI is a short form that helps us learn more about your work and ensure it meets the core criteria for this Bundle. This includes being Indigenous-led and serving, serving Northern Ontario, and already engaged in work that strengthens access to justice. If your organization aligns, we’ll follow up with a personalized link to complete the full application. IPRF will only accept 1 LOI per organization. LOI Submissions will be accepted July 29 to September 19, 2025.
- Step 2: Full Application: On October 1, 2025, IPRF will invite approved applicants to complete a full application. Applicants will be asked to share more details about proposed activities, their community, and how this funding could support their vision. The deadline to complete the application is October 27, 2025. The IPRF team will be available throughout the process if applicants need support or have questions. IPRF will only accept 1 application per organization. The application deadline is October 27, 2025.
Applicant Guide
Make sure to review the Applicant Guide, which walks through the program information and purpose, eligibility criteria, key dates and evaluation criteria.
Need Support Applying?
If, for any reason, you are unable to submit your application via the online application form, please contact the IPRF team at info@iprfund.ca before the application deadline. We will support you as best we can, including assisting with application submissions through:
