The ACBF aims to close the justice gap in Allegheny County by supporting organizations that provide innovative legal assistance programs. Through the generosity of the Fellows GIVE, it awards grants to expand legal services for residents unable to afford quality legal representation, addressing crucial community needs such as supporting survivors of intimate partner violence, refugee services, tenants' rights, and access to education.
The grant program focuses on alleviating the justice gap in Allegheny County by financially supporting legal aid initiatives. Grants are awarded to projects that offer crucial legal assistance in areas like refugee services, intimate partner violence, education access, and tenants' rights, among others. Annually fixed-amount grants of $10,000 each are awarded to a predetermined number of recipients. The application process includes submitting a Letter of Inquiry followed by a live pitch event for selected applicants in front of ACBF Fellows, who then decide on the funding allocations based on the presentations.