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Access to Justice Tax Credit Program – 2025 Applications Open June 2
The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 Access to Justice Tax Credit Program will open on June 2, 2025. The Foundation will accept applications from eligible attorneys from June 2-16, 2025. A link to apply online will be available on June 2. Please visit CLICK HERE to apply starting …
Frank M. Coffin Family Law Fellowship – Applications Open
For twenty-eight years, the Coffin Family Law Fellowship has played a pivotal role in ensuring access to justice in Maine. Named after Frank M. Coffin, Senior Judge on the First Circuit Court of Appeals, the Fellowship supports attorneys to provide legal representation in family law matters to clients who have qualified for pro bono assistance …
Maine Justice Foundation Awards Grants to Seven Maine Groups Working for Racial Justice and Equity
Hallowell, ME – The Maine Justice Foundation has awarded seven grants from its Racial Justice Fund to seven Maine groups for 2022. The goal of the Fund is to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color statewide to forge social, systemic, and economic solutions that will address racism and inequities in our culture, organizations, and …