Grants

HYLF Grants

Providing funding year after year

Every year, HYLF supports charitable organizations through grants. The Grant Program is designed to support, promote, and encourage charitable organizations and activities in Harris County, Texas.

The specifics

HYLF specifically provides funding for specified projects to be undertaken in the following year related to:

The furtherance of justice and legal education through the sponsorship and encouragement of legal research, publications, institutes and forums.

The institution and maintenance of legal aid facilities for the indigent or working poor and the optimization of aid grants from governmental and private sources.

The support of youth through athletic and educational forums.

Any other activity that will promote and aid an improved system for the administration of justice and the improvement of the Bench and Bar in Harris County, Texas, and elsewhere.

For more information

please contact grants@hylf.org

2020/2021 Grant Application

Please use the form below to submit your application by March 19, 2021 at 5:00 CST.

Personal Information

Grant Information

In the space below, summarize the purpose of the requested grant and how it furthers one or more of the HYLF priorities (1. The furtherance of justice and legal education through the sponsorship and encouragement of legal research, publications, institutes and forums; 2. The support of legal aid programs for the indigent or working poor and the optimization of aid grants from governmental and private sources; 3. The support of youth through athletic and educational forums; and/or 4. Any other activity that will promote and aid an improved system for the administration of justice and the improvement of the Bench and Bar in the Greater Houston Area.):

Are other sources of funding available, or have other funding sources been approached for thisproject? If so, please describe other potential funding sources, including any funding received or committed

Is this project a discrete, time-limited project, a one-time purchase of materials or equipment, and/or laying the foundation for future services? Please explain.

Is any of the proposed budget intended to cover staff costs/salary or existing services?
yesno

Specify how the grant will be publicized (including how HYLF will be recognized) if the grant is awarded.

** In 1-2 pages (attachment is acceptable), please fully describe the project for which the grant funds
will be used, specifically including the following:

a) The purpose of the project;
b) How the project is to be accomplished and implemented;
c) Project goals; and
d) The expected impact of the project on the public or the profession.

Please attach a detailed project budget and timeline of activities

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By signature of this application, I approve this document to be submitted to the HYLF Board for consideration. I further agree to comply with any conditions of the grant if funding is awarded.

2018-2019 Grant Recipients

Get Recognition

The Houston Young Lawyers Foundation is proud to announce our 2018-2019 grant award recipients. The following organizations have been chosen to receive grants to support their efforts to improve youth education and access to justice in the Harris County Area.