Grant-funding decisions are made under
criteria adopted and periodically reviewed by the seven-member - all volunteer attorneys -
Grants and Review Council and the ADF Board of Directors.
Grants are awarded based on the merit of cases according to strict guidelines. Preference is given to cases with high potential to set major national and regional precedents that will contribute to the body of case law others can use to litigate future cases. Due to funding demands, grants cannot be awarded for cases that only affect individual rights.
As a cash-based ministry, ADF always ensures that it has the funds on hand to fulfill each grant when it is awarded. ADF never funds a case in hopes of then raising money for it or to use as a "fundraising tool." Instead, money awarded is put into an ADF-maintained escrow account so that grantees can count on critical funding being available when it is needed. Funds are released from ADF's escrow for the case only after documentation is received that the work has been completed and documented. ADF takes these measures to ensure integrity and good stewardship of God's money provided by His people.
While ADF works hard to ensure that critical cases receive funding, many worthy cases still have to be declined due to monetary limitations. In fact, some of the greatest needs are so costly that ADF will not yet even accept an application. It is our hope and belief that, by God’s grace, we will continue to develop our capacity to the point that evenutally, no worthy request is turned away for financial reasons. In addition, we trust that many major litigation projects beyond our present capacity will be enabled.
Percentage of Grants Awarded by Issue
Cumulative (1/1/94 - 2/1/04) |
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Disclaimer: To avoid any misunderstandings, requests for funding submitted to ADF must be made in accordance with the procedures and policies of the Alliance Defense Fund. No individual ADF Team Member has authority to award funds for grants, case funding, projects, scholarships or other funding, or represent that funding will be awarded without strict and full compliance with all designated review processes. Any unauthorized representation, award, or distribution falls outside of authority of any individual employee or ally of the Alliance Defense Fund, and is voidable and unenforceable against the organization. It is the duty of any applicant to understand such authority.