The Minnesota State Bar Foundation generally operates on a once-per-year grant distribution cycle. To be considered, applications are due January 15.
Questions regarding the MSBF's grant-making should be directed to
Erikka Ryan at 612-278-6311.
2021-2022 Recipients of MSBF Annual Grants
When you give to the Minnesota State Bar Foundation, your dollars are pooled with those of other MSBA members and organizations to support agencies/projects that support access to justice to all Minnesotans. The MSBF provides financial support for legal assistance to the disadvantaged, quality law-related education, and enhancements to the administration of justice and to the vitality of the legal profession. During its spring 2022 grant cycle, the MSBF granted $146,500 to 41 organizations. Thanks to our MSBA members for their contributions to the Foundation, made during their membership renewals each year."
2021-2022 Impact Grants
As part of the matching grant campaign with the MSBA, the Foundation committed to awarding an additional $80,000 from its reserves, These additional funds were used to award four additional $20,000 impact grants to civil legal services providers in Greater Minnesota. These four grants were made outside of our regular grant cycle.