Legal Assistance for Nonprofits and Small Businesses
Who can apply: Nonprofits must have or plan to apply for 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) status; advance race equity or serve a low-income or otherwise underserved population in Illinois; and be unable to pay legal fees from unrestricted, general operating funds. Startup nonprofits must also provide a business plan, proposed budget, and information about committed board members. Small businesses must have annual revenue below $500,000, be owned by individuals in households earning less than 500% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, be referred by a business support organization partner, have a business plan if operating for less than two years, and have a transactional legal need rather than a dispute or litigation matter.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; applicants are directed to submit an inquiry form.