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Basic Field Grant Pre-Application Opens

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April 14, 2023 • 12:00am - 11:59pm •

The Basic Field Grant Pre-Application is released and open for submission in GrantEase, ��è��Ƶ's grants management system. The Pre-Application is open from 12:00 a.m. EST on April 14, 2023, until 11:59 p.m. EST on May 8, 2023. The Pre-Application is ONLY required for service areas in competition for the 2024 grant cycle. Renewal applicants do not need to submit a Pre-Application.

The Basic Field Grant Pre-Application is released and open for submission in GrantEase, ��è��Ƶ's grants management system. The Pre-Application is ONLY required for service areas in competition for the 2024 grant cycle. Renewal applicants do not need to submit a Pre-Application.

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PBIF Program Description

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The Pro Bono Innovation Fund (PBIF) provides grants to civil legal aid projects that support new, robust pro bono partnerships through collaboration, innovation, and replication of effective practices.

Overview

The Pro Bono Innovation Fund (PBIF) offers grants to creatively engage more lawyers and other professionals in pro bono service and address gaps in legal services and persistent challenges in the pro bono delivery system. Since 2014, PBIF has invested more than $50,000,000 in 180 projects in 38 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

In FY26, the PBIF program offers three grant categories: Project, Project Incubation, and Sustainability.

Eligibility

PBIF only accepts Project, Project Incubation and Sustainability Grant Applications - from legal aid organizations already receiving an ��è��Ƶ Basic Field Grant.

If you are an ��è��Ƶ-funded organization interested in applying, we encourage you to consider developing project models that deliver impactful, replicable solutions to persistent challenges in your current pro bono delivery system

PBIF Sustainability grants are only open to 2024 PBIF Project grantees.

For the 2026 Funding Cycle, Project Incubation Grants are available to organizations that have never received PBIF funding, have not received a PBIF Grant since 2019, or applied unsuccessfully for a PBIF Grant in 2025. At the start of the funding cycle, eligible organizations will receive an email directly from ��è��Ƶ President Ron Flagg to confirm their eligibility for this opportunity.

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Updates

FY26 Funding Cycle

The PBIF FY26 Funding Cycle opened in November 2025 with a Pre-Application deadline of January 15, 2026. . You can view the Notice of Funding Opportunity for more information. Email notifications were sent to organizations eligible to submit a Full Application in early March. Full Applications are due by May 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

The video linked below provides an overview of the Pro Bono Innovation Fund.

Call to Action

Introduction to PBIF

FY26 Full Application Assistance

The PBIF Team has prepared Full Application tools to assist applicants during drafting.

Call to Action

Full Application Materials

Group Q&A Session

Group Q&A sessions provide Applicants with an open forum to engage with the PBIF Team and other Applicants. These sessions focus on answering questions about the Full Application process, addressing challenges, and discussing topics relevant to specific proposals.

Group Q&A Sessions for All Applicants:

Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Register here.

Group Q&A Sessions for Project Incubation Grant Applicants:

Thursday, April 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Register here.

Group Q&A Sessions for Project and Sustainability Grant Applicants:

Monday, April 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Register here.

Applicants can submit questions anonymously using this Smartsheet Form, and the PBIF Team will address live and pre-submitted questions during the sessions.

All questions and answers provided during the Q&A sessions will be added to the FAQ document.

Grant-Specific Orientations

In addition, the PBIF Team will host Orientation sessions in November.

Register for the Project Incubation Orientation on Wednesday, November 19 at 3:00 p.m. ET. (For eligible Project Incubation Applicants only)

Individual Technical Assistance

The PBIF Team will host Technical Assistance Appointments for FY2026 Applicants from March 23, 2026, to April 30, 2026. Each appointment is 45 minutes long and requires pre-registration.

This one-on-one time allows Applicants to receive personalized guidance and specific answers to their questions. We encourage organizations to use this opportunity to discuss their unique proposal.

Applicants should email ProBonoInnovation@��è��Ƶ.gov to schedule their appointments.

FY25 Grants Start

Grants awarded for FY25 officially started on October 1, 2025. You can view the press release and description of these grants here.

Call to Action

View press release

PBIF to Pause Transformation and Planning Grants for FY26

PBIF is entering its next stage of growth and learning. For FY26, PBIF will pause Transformation and Planning Grants. This pause will provide time to reflect on the lessons of the past 10 years and review the outcomes of Transformation Grants funded between 2017 and 2023.

PBIF Launches Project Incubation Grant Category

PBIF Project Incubation Grants aim to partner with eligible organizations to strengthen one of their already existing pro bono opportunities. Once chosen for funding, Project Incubation Grantees will be supported through technical assistance, resources, and workshops that strengthen both their programs and proposals. This category is open to first-time applicants and those who have not received multiyear PBIF funding since 2019.

Call to Action

Contact PBIF

PBIF Launches Grantee Engagement Scholarships

PBIF Grantee Engagement Scholarships will offer unsuccessful first-time applicants and those who have not received multiyear PBIF funding with funding to engage in peer-to-peer learning activities, including the PBIF Grantee Meeting, the Equal Justice Conference, or a peer-site visit, which will provide technical knowledge that will strengthen future applications for PBIF funding.

The PBIF Team will open the FY2026 Funding Cycle in November 2025.

Call to Action

Contact PBIF

Submit Questions

How To Apply

The PBIF Funding Cycle is a two-phase process. Applicants must first submit a Pre-Application and then, upon invitation, must submit a Full Application. Generally, Applicants submit a Pre-Application in mid-January, are notified of invitations to submit a Full Application by early- to mid-March, and, if invited, submit a Full Application by May. ��è��Ƶ's President makes the final decision on PBIF grant awards.

Please visit the PBIF "How to Apply" page for detailed information on the current funding cycle, selection criteria, and reporting requirements.

Learn More About How To Apply

Grant Terms and Conditions

Read the grant terms and conditions

Visit Grant Terms and Conditions

Grantee Guidance

Read about the requirements and regulations on these grants

Visit Grantee Guidance

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How to Apply for the Loan Repayment Assistance Program

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Overview

Since 2006, the ��è��Ƶ (��è��Ƶ) has supported attorneys employed full-time by ��è��Ƶ-funded legal services programs (��è��Ƶ grantees) in repaying student loan debt incurred for undergraduate, graduate, and legal education. The Herbert S. Garten Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) remains a key tool for ��è��Ƶ grantees to recruit and retain talented attorneys committed to public service.

The 2026 LRAP Application opened on April 22, 2026.

Application Timeline

Event	Date
LRAP Program Announcement	April 16, 2026
Application Opens	April 22, 2026
2026 LRAP Introductory Webinar	April 23, 2026
2026 LRAP Office Hours Session	May 13, 2026
Application & Registration Closes	May 20, 2026
(Internal) Application Review	May 20, 2026 – June 12, 2026
Award Announcements	June 15, 2026

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Program Rules for Participating Attorneys

2026 LRAP Program Description

Important Update for 2026

Beginning with the 2026 cycle, ��è��Ƶ has restructured LRAP from an up-front, lump-sum award to a reimbursement-based program. Under this model, selected attorneys may receive reimbursements for qualifying student loan payments they make while employed full-time by an ��è��Ƶ grantee, subject to eligibility requirements and the availability of funds.

For 2026, eligible participants may receive up to $10,000 total, disbursed across two defined Employment Periods during the calendar year.

Call to Action

See the 2026 Program Description

Eligibility Requirements

An attorney must meet all of the following requirements at the time of application:

Be employed full-time as a licensed attorney in good standing at an ��è��Ƶ grantee organization.
Have a start date of January 1, 2021, or later.
Have a reasonable expectation of continued full-time employment with the same ��è��Ƶ grantee for up to three (3) years.
- This does not require a guarantee of employment and does not disqualify attorneys in term-limited or grant-funded positions, provided there is a reasonable expectation of continued employment.
Have no more than five (5) years (60 cumulative months) of prior employment as an attorney at one or more ��è��Ƶ grantee organizations.
Carry at least $75,000 in outstanding eligible student loan debt (as described below).

Additional Application Considerations

Attorneys may apply regardless of participation in other loan repayment assistance programs (LRAPs).
Participation in another LRAP will not reduce the ��è��Ƶ award; however, applicants must disclose:
- The name of the other program
- The amount received
- Proof that those funds were applied to eligible loans

Ineligibility Criteria

An attorney is not eligible to participate in the 2026 LRAP if they:

1. Have received ��è��Ƶ’s Herbert S. Garten LRAP assistance covering thirty-six (36) months or more, cumulatively.

2. Defaulted on a prior ��è��Ƶ LRAP award.

3. Have a start date of December 31, 2020, or earlier

4. Included a prior ��è��Ƶ LRAP award as a dischargeable debt in bankruptcy.

5. Failed to complete required closeout or certification obligations for any prior ��è��Ƶ LRAP cycle (applicable to returning applicants beginning with 2023 recipients).

2026 Employment Periods and Reimbursement Process

For 2026, eligible participants may receive up to $10,000 total, disbursed across two defined Employment Periods during the calendar year.

II. Award Structure and Employment Periods

LRAP reimbursements for 2026 correspond to the following Employment Periods:

Employment Period #1: January 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
Employment Period #2: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

An attorney may request reimbursement of qualifying loan payments of up to:

$5,000 per Employment Period; and
$10,000 total for the year.

��è��Ƶ will issue reimbursements after the close of each Employment Period, once the attorney submits the required documentation and the employing organization confirms the attorney’s eligible employment status.

If total reimbursement requests from eligible attorneys exceed available funding, ��è��Ƶ may use a lottery system to select participants.

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How to Apply

Required Upload: Law School Loan Documentation

Submitting Law School Loan Documentation

To complete the application, newapplicants must upload current undergraduate, graduate, and legal education loan documentation to the Attachments Tab > Attachments Section of the application record in GrantEase.

New applicants are required to pull their loan documentation from Federal Student Aid, which will provide guidance on how to create an FSA ID with the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can view their complete loan information, including a breakdown of all their loans (and a history of any loan consolidation). Applicants can find detailed information about accessing their loan documentation and which documents to submit in GrantEase in the 2026 LRAP Application Guide.

The LRAP application is not complete until the applicant has uploaded their current loan documentation AND clicked Submit Application.

Application Materials and Resources

The LRAP 2026 cycle, ��è��Ƶ has transitioned the LRAP from an upfront lump-sum award to a reimbursement-based model, allowing eligible attorneys to receive funds for qualifying student loan payments made while employed full-time by an ��è��Ƶ grantee. Participants may receive up to $10,000 annually, distributed as up to $5,000 per Employment Period (January–June and July–December 2026), contingent upon eligibility and funding availability. Reimbursements are issued after each period upon submission of required documentation and employment verification, and a lottery system may be used if requests exceed available funds.

We encourage you to apply. If you are interested, you can find more information about the LRAP cycle and application process in the following resources:

First-time Applicants

All applicants need to have an account in ��è��Ƶ’s grants management system, GrantEase. New applicants will have to register for an account in GrantEase and create an individual user account, following these steps:
Go to www.grantease.lsc.gov.
In the top right-hand side of the screen, click on REGISTER.
Select INDIVIDUAL. Please do not click on Organization.
Click on BEGIN REGISTRATION.
Enter your ��è��Ƶ grantee organization name (you can use the search tool to find name)
Enter your ��è��Ƶ grant ID number. Use this list to find your ��è��Ƶ grantee’s ID: ��è��Ƶ's Grantees Six-Digit ID's 7. Enter the Applicant Information, including name, address, phone numbers, and email addresses.
Enter Bar Admission Information (State(s), Month(s), Year, and License Number(s).
If you are unable to add your name, this may be because you are not listed as a staff member in GrantEase, which could be because you
have started after January 1. If this is the case, please reach out to LRAP@lsc.gov and we work with you to ensure you are added.
Once, you have finished adding information, check for accuracy and click SAVE and CONTINUE.
You will receive a notification email about the status of your registration and next steps.

NOTE: It may take 3-5 days for new applicants to complete their GrantEase individual user registration. Please plan accordingly.

Returning Applicants

Returning applicants can use the same login information from prior applications. Please note it may take from 3-5 business days to complete the GrantEase account process. If you are locked out of your account, please email GrantEaseSupport@lsc.gov and someone will help you log in.

Returning applicants for the 2026 grant cycle should have received an email about the 2026 LRAP cycle on April 15, 2026. If you did not receive this email, please check your spam and trash folders before reaching out for assistance at LRAP@lsc.gov.
Returning applicants will need to submit a full application and demonstrate continued employment with the same ��è��Ƶ grantee and continue to meet other eligibility requirements. There is no guarantee that an eligible attorney will receive funds for a second or third year. Returning applicants should refer to the 2026 LRAP Application Guide for more information about eligibility, the LRAP process, and applying for an LRAP award.

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Program Description

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��è��Ƶ’s Basic Field Grants provide funding for the delivery of high-quality civil legal services to low-income people throughout the U.S. and U.S. territories through full-service grants.

Overview

We provide Basic Field Grants through a competitive bidding process and award funding for up to three years to eligible legal aid organizations, qualified attorneys, and entities as a means of improving access to justice for low-income people throughout the U.S. and U.S. territories.

We accept applications for specified service areas, which typically consist of several counties and cities in a state or an entire state. The list of service areas up for competition changes every year.

We cannot accept applications for portions of the specified service areas. We seek to fund legal aid organizations that provide a full range of legal services throughout each service area, consistent with the ��è��Ƶ Act and appropriations laws.

��è��Ƶ Service Areas

Service areas are geographic regions determined by ��è��Ƶ.

View Service Areas

Service Areas in Competition

In accordance with ��è��Ƶ's multi-year funding policy, only service areas that are in competition, not renewal, are open to applicants for funding opportunities.

View 2027 Service Areas

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for a Basic Field Grant, you must be a

current recipient
nonprofit organization that has, as a purpose, the provision of legal help to eligible clients
private attorney or group of attorneys or law firms (either as a non-incorporated body or as a nonprofit)
state or local government
sub-state regional planning or coordination agency that is composed of sub-state areas whose governing boards are controlled by locally elected officials

We cannot accept applications that plan to provide less than the full range of legal aid to eligible clients in a service area unless you demonstrate that you will be part of a delivery system that provides a full range of legal aid in the service area. Your grant application, in its totality, must meet this threshold requirement to be considered qualified. The major categories of cases typically undertaken on behalf of low-income clients include:

Consumer/Finance
Family
Housing
Education
Income Maintenance
Employment
Health

We Evaluate Applicants Based On:

��è��Ƶ Act
Laws, Regulations, and Guidance
��è��Ƶ Performance Criteria
ABA Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Aid

Congress enacted the ��è��Ƶ Act in 1974 to establish the ��è��Ƶ. The official version appears in the United States Code with annotations and historical notes.

View the Act

Federal laws and regulations govern ��è��Ƶ's distribution of government funds and its grantees' use of ��è��Ƶ grant funds.

View the Regulations

��è��Ƶ's Performance Criteria incorporate ��è��Ƶ's grant oversight experience with the ABA Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Aid.

View the Performance Criteria

ABA Standards provide guidance on effective legal aid work.

View the ABA Standards

Reporting, Compliance Requirements & Applicable Law

All grants and grant recipients are subject to all the requirements of the ��è��Ƶ Act of 1974, as amended, and any applicable appropriations acts, laws, rules, regulations, policies, guidelines, instructions, and other directives. These provisions contain restrictions on the activities of those who receive our funds and may affect the eligibility of potential applicants. If you are awarded the Basic Field Grant, you will be required to comply with all requirements contained therein.

Grant Terms and Conditions

Each Basic Field Grant is subject to specific grant terms and conditions for that grant year.

View Terms and Conditions

Grantee Guidance

Learn more about reporting and compliance requirements as well as applicable law.

Visit Grantee Guidance

Learn More About Basic Field Grants

How to Apply
Submission Deadlines
Grant Awards

Each year, we accept Basic Field Grant applications for specified service areas in competition.

Visit Application Instructions

Review the key dates and activities for Calendar Year 2026.

View Key Dates

In 2025, we awarded 129 legal aid organizations more than $496 million to improve access to justice for low-income communities for the 2026 Basic Field grant cycle.

View 2026 Grant Awards

Can’t find what you are looking for?

Should you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to ��è��Ƶ Grants.

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Email ��è��Ƶ Grants

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How to Apply for a Basic Field Grant

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Each year, we accept Basic Field grant applications for specified service areas subject to competition. All components of the grant application must be submitted through GrantEase.

Application Overview

Applications for the 2027 Basic Field Grant and Subgrant cycle are now OPEN, in GrantEase, ��è��Ƶ’s Grants management system. Every year, there are two types of Basic Field grant applicants: competitive and renewal. Competitive applicants refer to any applicant that is applying for one or more of the service areas in competition for the upcoming grant year. All competitive applicants are required to file a pre-application (formerly known as the Notice of Intent to Compete) and submit a grant application in response to ��è��Ƶ's Request for Proposals (RFP). Renewal applicants refer to those who are renewing an existing Basic Field grant with ��è��Ƶ. Renewal applicants are not required to submit a pre-application and can jump straight into the renewal application in GrantEase.

Basic Field Grant Applications

All Applications Will Require...
Evaluating Basic Field Grant Applications
Applying to Multiple Service Areas
Basic Field Grant and Subgrant Application Webinar
2027 Request for Proposal and Other Helpful Application Tools
Application Timeline

That all components of the applicant's grantee profile in GrantEase is accurate and up to date
Certification of agreement with the Basic Field Grant Terms and Conditions
Successful submission of the Pre-Application (for COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS ONLY)
Completion of all application forms as required in GrantEase
Submission of all supporting documents in the GrantEase grantee profile's "Attachments" tab and wherever instructed throughout the application
Successful submission of a subgrant application, if applicable.

See 2027 Grant Terms and Conditions

Your application will be evaluated on the following resources and standards:

��è��Ƶ Act

��è��Ƶ Regulations

��è��Ƶ Performance Criteria

ABA Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Aid

If your organization is applying to more than one service area, your organization's application should address the unique aspects of each service area. For example, delivery of services for a Basic Field - General grant may differ from service delivery for a Basic Field - Native American or Basic Field - Agricultural Worker grant, because of the different needs and priorities of the different communities.

2027 Service Areas in Competition

��è��Ƶ hosted a Basic Field Grant and Subgrant webinar on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The webinar introduced applicants to the Basic Field Grant and Subgrant application process. Presenters reviewed the pre-application, Supporting Documents Checklist, and Client Success stories. The speakers highlighted significant changes from the previous year’s application process and provided guidance on requirements in ��è��Ƶ’s Grant Terms and Conditions.

Listed below are links to useful webinar resources:

The 2027 Basic Field Grant Request for Proposal (RFP) and other helpful resources on the Basic Field Grant and Subgrant application process are linked below:

2027 Basic Field Grant and Subgrant RFP
2027 Basic Field Grant and Subgrant Application Questions (includes branch logic questions)
2027 Basic Field Grant Applicant Checklist
2027 Basic Field Grant Glossary of Terms
2027 Supporting Documents Checklist
2027 Basic Field Grant FAQs
2027 How to Submit Board Meeting Minutes
2027 Basic Field Grant Terms and Conditions
2027 Basic Field Grant User Manual (interactive webpage)

All applicants will follow the same application schedule this year.

See 2027 Key Dates and Activities

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Steps to Submit Competitive (Award) Application

Standard Award Application Overview

Applicants interested in applying for one or more of the specified service areas that are in competition for the 2027 Basic Field Grant cycle are encouraged to follow the instructions outlined in this section.

These instructions apply to applicants that:

Are current recipients (jump to Step 2)
Are not current ��è��Ƶ recipients and meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Nonprofit organization that has, as a purpose, the provision of legal help to eligible clients
- Private attorney or group of attorneys or law firms (either as a non-incorporated body or as a nonprofit)
- State or local government
- Sub-state regional planning or coordination agency that is composed of sub-state areas whose governing bodies are controlled by locally elected officials

Step 1: Register in GrantEase

GrantEase is ��è��Ƶ’s grants management system. New applicants must go to GrantEase and register a new account in the system.

As part of the registration process, someone from ��è��Ƶ will reach out to the new potential applicant. Please reach out to ��è��ƵGrants@lsc.gov with questions about the Basic Field grant funding opportunity and to GrantEaseSupport@lsc.gov with any system-related questions.

Step 2: Submit a Pre-Application (formerly known as the Notice of Intent to Compete)

The pre-application is available in GrantEase. Programs with service areas subject to competition for the 2027 Basic Field Grant cycle, as well as any new applicants, are required to submit a pre-application.

The pre-application requires:

Identification of the service area(s) being applied for.
The names and resumes of the organization's principal and key staff, including the executive director, financial officer, and other managerial and leadership positions.
The names and resumes of the applicant's current or proposed governing or policy board members and their appointing organizations. For board members who do not have a full resume, applicants may provide a brief description (1-3 sentences) describing how the member became involved with the organization and the board. Please be sure to upload a separate file for each board member.
Acknowledgment of agreement with the 2027 Basic Field Grant Terms and Conditions.

The Pre-Application is due May 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Step 3: Prepare Documents for Upload

All applicants are required to provide all documents found in the 2027 Supporting Documents Checklist. To upload a new document or to update an existing document, please go to the Supporting Documents Checklist section of your Grantee Profile in GrantEase. You will find the Supporting Documents Checklist under the Attachments Tab of your Grantee Profile.

Step 4: Complete the Basic Field Grant Application

The Basic Field grant application is available in GrantEase and has a submission deadline of June 1, 2026, at 11:59pm EST.

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Steps to Submit Renewal Application

Grant Renewal Application Overview

The Grant Renewal application is for applicants that are current recipients and have a multi-year grant award. Renewal applicants will not submit a pre-application.

Step 1: Update Supporting Documents

Renewal applicants are required to replace any documents from the Supporting Documents Checklist that have been updated since the last application cycle.

Step 2: Certify Compliance with Grant Terms and Conditions

In order to receive a Basic Field Grant, the applicant must acknowledge that they have reviewed and agree to the 2027 Grant Terms and Conditions.

Visit Grantee Guidance for more detailed information about reporting and compliance requirements as well as applicable law.

Step 3: Complete the Grant Renewal Application

The 2027 Basic Field grant renewal application was released on April 13, 2026, with a submission deadline of June 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Standard Subgrant Application

Reminder: ��è��Ƶ grantees may subgrant up to $20,000 in ��è��Ƶ funds without submitting an application for prior approval. 45 CFR 1627.4(a)(1). All subgrants of ��è��Ƶ funds, however, are subject to ��è��Ƶ’s regulations, guidelines, and instructions.

Only current or prospective recipients of ��è��Ƶ Basic Field grants may apply for subgrant approval and are encouraged to follow the instructions outlined here.

Grantee Trainings

��è��Ƶ supports the promotion of equal access to justice through high-quality, efficient, and comprehensive Training and Technical Assistance practices, tools, and resources.

View Training Resources

Can’t find what you are looking for?

Should you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to ��è��Ƶ Grants.

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How to Apply for a Disaster Grant

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��è��Ƶ's Disaster Grants program provides funding to ��è��Ƶ-funded organizations providing services to survivors of government-declared emergencies and coordinating preparation efforts for future natural disasters.

Contact the Disaster Team

��è��ƵDisasterGrants@lsc.gov

Disaster Relief Emergency Grants (DREG) (Applications Closed)

Notice of Funds Availability and Public Notice
Eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Instructions
2023 Special Grants Terms & Conditions
GrantEase Technical Training and Assistance

��è��Ƶ has issued a Notice of Funds Availability describing the application and award process for the Disaster Relief Emergency Grants (DREG). The DREG provides funds as needed to ��è��Ƶ grantees in areas with government-declared emergencies. Those funds are for responses to damage sustained or a surge in demand for legal aid because of the emergency.

Emergency Grants Notice in Federal Register

In order to apply for an Emergency Relief Grant, your program must meet the following criteria:

Be a current ��è��Ƶ grantee and;
Provide services in an area where any government, tribal government, or equivalent has made an emergency declaration, including federally declared disasters as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); or
Provide services in an area where there has been any other substantial emergency.

Please contact the ��è��ƵDisasterGrants@lsc.gov if you are unsure your emergency qualifies.

The questions in this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document originate from questions ��è��Ƶ has received from ��è��Ƶ grantees. Questions are revised or combined to appeal to a broader audience, where appropriate. This FAQ is a working document that will be updated as new questions are received from ��è��Ƶ grantees throughout the application period. Each page includes when the latest update occurred.

All applicants are encouraged to schedule a technical assistance meeting with the Disaster Team prior to applying by contacting the ��è��ƵDisasterGrants@lsc.gov.

DREG Frequently Asked Questions

These Pre-Application and Application Instructions provide applicants important information about Disaster Relief Emergency Grants Funding Opportunity and detailed guidance on preparing and drafting your application.

The Instructions are organized into three main parts: the Structure of the Grant Application in GrantEase, steps for completing a DREG Pre-Application, and steps for completing a DREG Application. These instructions provide substantive information and the step-by-step process in GrantEase.

Application Instructions - DREG

All grants awarded under this funding opportunity will be subject to ��è��Ƶ’s 2023 Special Grant Terms and Conditions.

By accepting this Disaster Relief Emergency Grant (Special Grant), you agree to the following terms and conditions, which will govern our relationship and your activities involving this Special Grant.

2023 Special Grant Terms and Conditions

Training and technical assistance videos and materials are available on the GrantEase Training Resources webpage.

Please open the Special Grants section and look for the entries for the Disaster Relief Emergency Grant.

GrantEase Training Resources

2023 Midwest Legal Disaster Coordination Project (Applications Closed)

Notice of Funds Availability
Eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Instructions
2023 Special Grant Terms & Conditions
Useful Links
Informational Webinar
GrantEase Training and Technical Assistance

��è��Ƶ has issued a Notice of Funds Availability describing the application and award process for the 2023 Midwest Legal Disaster Coordination Project funding opportunity to support and develop a systematic approach to prepare for and respond to the often-unanticipated legal needs of low-income Americans who have experienced a disaster in the Midwest Disaster Region. The Midwest Disaster Region includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.

��è��Ƶ published a Notice of Funds Available directing anyone interested to this webpage for additional information.

Read the Notice of Funds Available

��è��Ƶ will award two types of grants under the 2023 Midwest Legal Disaster Coordination Project funding opportunity: Midwest Legal Disaster Coordination Project Grants and Mentorship Grants.

Midwest Legal Disaster Coordination Project Grants will be competitively awarded to current ��è��Ƶ Grantees in the Midwest Disaster Region to improve coordinated disaster preparedness as described within this notice. Grantees are eligible if they have not previously received a Midwest Legal Disaster Coordination Project Grant focused on disaster resiliency. Applicants must have a service area within the designated Midwest Disaster Region, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.
The Midwest Legal Coordination Project Mentorship Grant is for invited prior Midwest Legal Coordination Project grantees to provide mentorship services in the form of technical assistance to the current group of project grantees.

All applicants are encouraged to schedule a technical assistance meeting with the Disaster Team prior to applying by contacting ��è��ƵDisasterGrants@lsc.gov.

Read the FAQ

Application Instructions will provide applicants important information about the 2023 Midwest Legal Disaster Coordination Project funding opportunities and detailed guidance on preparing and drafting your application.

View Instructions

All grants awarded under this funding opportunity will be subject to ��è��Ƶ’s 2023 Special Grant Terms and Conditions.

By accepting this 2023 Midwest Legal Disaster Coordination Project grant, you agree to the following terms and conditions, which will govern our relationship and your activities involving this Special Grant.

Read the Grant Terms and Conditions

The links provided in this document contain information and guidance for completing applications under the 2023 Midwest Legal Disaster Coordination Project. Applicants are encouraged to review the resources linked in this document prior to starting a grant application.

Review Useful Links

The ��è��Ƶ Disaster Team and Office of Compliance and Enforcement (OCE) hosted a webinar on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, to answer questions from any ��è��Ƶ grantees applying for a grant under the 2023 MLDCP funding Opportunity. Please watch this webinar to learn more about the application processes and guidelines for these grants. Watch the recording or view the PowerPoint slides.

View Webinar Recording

Training and technical assistance videos and materials are available on the GrantEase Training Resources webpage. Please open the Special Grants section and look for the entries for 2023 Midwest Legal Disaster Coordination Project.

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2022 Disaster Supplemental Appropriation Grants (Applications Closed)

Notice of Funds Availability and Public Notice
Eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Instructions
2023 Special Grant Terms & Conditions
Informational Webinar
GrantEase Training and Technical Assistance

��è��Ƶ has issued a Notice of Funds Availability describing the application and award process for the 2022 Disaster Supplemental Appropriation grants to support the delivery of legal services related to the consequences of hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, severe storms, and other extreme weather that occurred in calendar year 2022.

On March 20, 2023, ��è��Ƶ published a public notice in the Federal Register directing anyone interested to this webpage for additional information.

Read the NOFA—2022 Grants

First, current ��è��Ƶ grantees engaging in activities and providing legal services related to the consequences of hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and other extreme weather that occurred in calendar year 2022 are eligible to apply for the Project Grant and/or Incurred Costs Grant funding opportunity. Please see the ��è��Ƶ List of Eligible Disasters for the 2022 Supplemental Appropriation Funding Opportunity, which includes disasters that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designated as Major Disaster Declarations that include Individual Assistance and/or Public Assistance. This eligible disaster list will be regularly updated throughout the application period to ensure that new Major Disaster Declarations are added, where appropriate.

Second, any ��è��Ƶ Grantee, regardless of whether they have an eligible disaster in their service area, with extensive experience in disaster response and preparation may apply for a Project Grant to provide mentorship services to other ��è��Ƶ Grantees serving 2022 disaster survivors.

Finally, if low-income disaster survivors who were impacted by one of the eligible disasters have moved to your service area and are seeking disaster civil legal services from your organization, you may be eligible for funding. Please reach out to the ��è��Ƶ Disaster Team at ��è��ƵDisasterGrants@��è��Ƶ.gov for confirmation.

��è��Ƶ List of Eligible Disasters—2022 Grants

All applicants are encouraged to schedule a technical assistance meeting with the Disaster Team prior to applying by contacting ��è��ƵDisasterGrants@lsc.gov.

Read the FAQ—2022 Grants

These Application Instructions provide applicants important information about the 2022 Disaster Supplemental Appropriation funding Opportunity and detailed guidance on preparing and drafting your application.

The Application Instructions are organized into three main parts: the Structure of the Grant Application in GrantEase, steps for completing a Project Grant Application, and steps for completing an Incurred Costs Grant Application. These instructions provide substantive information and the step-by-step process in GrantEase.

Application Instructions—2022 Grants

All grants awarded under this funding opportunity will be subject to ��è��Ƶ’s 2023 Special Grant Terms and Conditions.

Special Grants Terms & Conditions—2023

The ��è��Ƶ Disaster Team and Office of Compliance and Enforcement (OCE) hosted a webinar on Monday, April 17, 2023, to answer questions from any ��è��Ƶ grantees applying for a grant under the 2022 Disaster Supplemental Appropriation Opportunity. Please watch this webinar to learn more about the application processes and guidelines for these Disaster Grants. Watch the webinar recording or view the webinar PowerPoint slides.

View Webinar Recording

Training and technical assistance videos and materials are available on the GrantEase Training Resources webpage.

Please open the Special Grants section and look for the entries for Disaster Relief Emergency Grant.

GrantEase Training Resources Webpage

2020–2021 Disaster Supplemental Appropriation Grants (Applications Closed)

Notice of Funds Availability
Eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Instructions
2022 Special Grant Terms & Conditions
Useful Links
GrantEase Training and Technical Assistance

The ��è��Ƶ (��è��Ƶ) issued a Notice of Funds Availability describing the application and award process for the 2020-2021 Disaster Supplemental Appropriation grants to support the delivery of legal services related to the consequences of hurricanes, wildfires, other extreme weather, and earthquakes that occurred in calendar years 2020 and 2021.

Read the NOFA

Please see the ��è��Ƶ List of Eligible Disasters for the 2020-2021 Supplemental Appropriation Funding Opportunity, which includes disasters that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designated as Major Disaster Declarations that include Individual Assistance and/or Public Assistance. This eligible disaster list will be regularly updated throughout the application period to ensure that new Major Disaster Declarations are added, where appropriate.

Please contact the ��è��ƵDisasterGrants@lsc.gov if you are unsure if your emergency qualifies.

Review the ��è��Ƶ List of Eligible Disasters

All applicants are encouraged to schedule a technical assistance meeting with the Disaster Team prior to applying by contacting ��è��ƵDisasterGrants@lsc.gov

Read the FAQ

These Application Instructions provide applicants important information about the 2020-2021 Disaster Supplemental Appropriation Funding Opportunity and detailed guidance on preparing and drafting your application.

Read the Application Instructions

All grants awarded under this funding opportunity will be subject to ��è��Ƶ’s 2022 Special Grant Terms and Conditions.

By accepting this 2020–2021 Disaster Supplemental Appropriation Grant (Special Grant), you agree to the following terms and conditions, which will govern our relationship and your activities involving this Special Grant.

Read the Terms & Conditions

The links provided in this document contain information and guidance for completing applications under the 2020–2021 Disaster Supplemental Appropriation Funding Opportunity. Applicants are encouraged to review these resources prior to starting a grant application.

Review Useful Links

GrantEase Training Resources Webpage

Please Note:

The Disaster Grant application instructions for the 2020-2021 DSA, 2022 DSA, and Disaster Relief Grant competitions incorrectly state that holidays, leave, and similar benefits must be budgeted under Salaries/Wages. ��è��Ƶ Program Letter 2021-01 clarifies that applicants should instead follow their normal accounting practices when classifying leave costs, including charging them through fringe or indirect pools. Applicants should prepare budgets in line with 45 C.F.R. Part 1630 and the ��è��Ƶ Financial Guide. ��è��Ƶ will revise all future disaster-grant application materials to align with this guidance. Current grantees with questions about this policy may email ��è��ƵDisasterGrants@lsc.gov.

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��è��Ƶ Service Areas

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Basic Field Grants are awarded to a specified service area, which are geographic regions determined by ��è��Ƶ.

What is a Service Area?

Service areas are geographic regions determined by ��è��Ƶ. There are three types of service areas: Basic Field-General, Basic Field-Agricultural Worker, and Basic Field-Native American.

��è��Ƶ proposes to award grants to programs in order to serve every county in the United States; the District of Columbia; the U.S. territories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam); and an area that includes the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia. Scroll down to learn more about Agricultural Worker and Native American grants.

Basic Field Grant - General

Grants for Basic Field-General service areas are intended to provide legal services to the general low-income population living in a specific geographical area.

Agricultural Worker Grant

��è��Ƶ provides funding for these grants on a per-capita basis using data about agricultural worker populations living in poverty from the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) in the Department of Labor (DOL). ��è��Ƶ funds these grants within the overall Basic Field grant program, for which ��è��Ƶ distributes funding using poverty population data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau every three years, as required by ��è��Ƶ’s annual appropriation.

Native American Grants

Grants for Basic Field-Native American service areas are intended to provide legal services to Native Americans living in a specific geographical area, related to their status as Native Americans. Native American service area grants address issues that arise from their status as Native Americans or that are cognizable in Indian law and tribal courts. ��è��Ƶ currently has 27 Native American service areas.

Explore a map of ��è��Ƶ's service areas, including information about the geographic area, population, and award process

Map of Service Areas

Service Areas in Competition

In accordance with ��è��Ƶ’s multi-year funding policy, competitive grant applications for the 2027 grant cycle funding will be accepted only for specified service areas.

See the full list of service areas in competition for the 2027 grant cycle:

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2027 Service Areas Subject to Competition

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The list of service areas up for competition changes every year.

Overview

Basic Field Grants are awarded to a specified service area for up to three years. Once an award is given, the service area remains unavailable to applicants until the service area is subject to competition again at the end of the existing award period. In accordance with ��è��Ƶ’s multi-year funding policy, competitive grant applications for calendar year 2027 funding will be accepted only for the service areas listed below. To view the geography of each ��è��Ƶ service area, use this map.

Alaska

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
AK-1	AK	Basic Field - General	98,225	$1,120,120	Serves all counties	Map & service info
NAK-1	AK	Native American	N/A	$784,099	Serves all counties	Map & service info

Arizona

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
AZ-2	AZ	Basic Field - General	51,556	$587,928	Coconino, Apache (the Navajo and Hopi reservation areas), Navajo (the Navajo and Hopi Reservation areas)	Map & service info
NAZ-5	AZ	Native American	N/A	$3,783,315	Serves Native Americans living on or near the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, and the Hopi Reservation in Arizona, and members living off reservation who have cases which require litigation in tribal court	Map & service info

California

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
MCA	CA	Agricultural Worker	385,500	$4,396,090	Serves all counties	Map & service info
CA-14	CA	Basic Field - General	291,884	$3,328,538	San Diego	Map & service info
CA-31	CA	Basic Field - General	546,703	$6,234,396	Colusa, Imperial, Kern (northwest portion), Madera, Monterey, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara (Gilroy and Morgan Hill Area), Santa Cruz, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Ventura, Yuba	Map & service info

Connecticut

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
NCT-1	CT	Native American	N/A	$22,699	Serves all counties	Map & service info

Delaware

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
DE-1	DE	Basic Field - General	103,180	$1,176,631	Serves all counties	Map & service info

Idaho

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
MID	ID	Agricultural Worker	37,518	$427,846	Serves all counties	Map & service info
ID-1	ID	Basic Field - General	156,117	$1,780,293	Serves all counties	Map & service info
NID-1	ID	Native American	N/A	$94,194	Serves Native Americans living in all counties in Idaho, including the Coeur D'Arlene, Nez Perce, Kootenai, Fort Hall, Northwestern Band of Shoshoni and Duck Valley Indian Reservations	Map & service info

Iowa

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
MIA	IA	Agricultural Worker	26,165	$298,371	Serves all counties	Map & service info
IA-3	IA	Basic Field - General	325,060	$3,706,864	Serves all counties	Map & service info

Kansas

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
KS-1	KS	Basic Field - General	319,650	$3,645,166	Serves all counties	Map & service info

Kentucky

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
KY-5	KY	Basic Field - General	192,463	$2,194,777	Adair, Bell, Breathitt, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Estill, Floyd, Garrard, Harlan, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lincoln, McCreary, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, Monroe, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Wayne, Whitley, Wolfe	Map & service info

Maine

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
MMX-1	ME	Agricultural Worker	33,224	$378,874	Serves agricultural workers in all counties in Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont	Map & service info
ME-1	ME	Basic Field - General	131,063	$1,494,597	Serves all counties	Map & service info
NME-1	ME	Native American	N/A	$93,449	Serves Native Americans living in all counties in Maine, including the Micmac tribe	Map & service info

Michigan

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
MI-13	MI	Basic Field - General	523,954	$5,974,974	Macomb, Oakland, Wayne	Map & service info
MI-14	MI	Basic Field - General	191,484	$2,183,610	Arenac, Bay, Clare, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Lapeer, Midland, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola	Map & service info

Minnesota

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
NMN-1	MN	Naative American	N/A	$346,486	Serves Native Americans living within the boundaries of the Leech Lake, White Earth and Red Lake Indian Reservations	Map & service info

Nebraska

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
MNE	NE	Agricultural Worker	20,875	$238,047	Serves all counties	Map & service info
NE-4	NE	Basic Field - General	181,205	$2,066,396	Serves all counties	Map & service info
NNE-1	NE	Native American	N/A	$47,925	Serves Native Americans living in all counties in Nebraska, including those who live on the Winnebago, Omaha and Santee Sioux Indian Reservations	Map & service info

Nevada

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
NV-1	NV	Basic Field - General	377,505	$4,304,922	Serves all counties	Map & service info
NNV-1	NV	Native American	N/A	$192,792	Serves Native Americans living in all counties in Nevada, including those who live on the Yerington, Pyramid Lake, Walker River & Moapa River Indian Reservations.	Map & service info

New Jersey

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
MNJ	NJ	Agricultural Worker	15,222	$173,582	Serves all counties	Map & service info
NJ-8	NJ	Basic Field - General	116,220	$1,325,331	Essex	Map & service info
NJ-15	NJ	Basic Field - General	63,953	$729,296	Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren	Map & service info
NJ-17	NJ	Basic Field - General	157,647	$1,797,742	Mercer, Middlesex, Union	Map & service info
NJ-18	NJ	Basic Field - General	237,350	$2,706,644	Bergen, Hudson, Passaic	Map & service info
NJ-20	NJ	Basic Field - General	296,379	$3,379,789	Monmouth, Ocean,Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem	Map & service info

New Mexico

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
NM-1	NM	Basic Field - General	23,991	$273,581	San Juan	Map & service info
NM-2	NM	Native American	N/A	$32,940	Serves Native Americans living on or near the Jicarilla Indian Reservation	Map & service info

Ohio

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
OH-24	OH	Basic Field - General	439,824	$5,015,580	Adams, Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Knox, Lawrence, Licking, Madison, Marion, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Tuscarawas, Union, Vinton, Washington	Map & service info

Oregon

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
MOR	OR	Agricultural Worker	54,373	$620,052	Serves all counties	Map & service info
OR-6	OR	Basic Field - General	452,172	$5,156,392	Serves all counties	Map & service info
NOR-1	OR	Native American	N/A	$267,643	Serves Native Americans living in all counties in Oregon, including those who live on all reservations in Oregon	Map & service info

Pennsylvania

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
PA-25	PA	Basic Field - General	317,563	$3,621,363	Adams, Bedford, Berks, Blair, Centre, Clearfield, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, Schuylkill, York	Map & service info
PA-27	PA	Basic Field - General	137,645	$1,569,649	Armstrong, Cambria, Clarion, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Somerset, Washington, Westmoreland	Map & service info

Rhode Island

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
RI-1	RI	Basic Field - General	113,657	$1,296,101	Serves all counties	Map & service info

South Dakota

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
SD-4	SD	Basic Field - General	48,650	$554,786	Bennett, Brule, Buffalo, Butte, Campbell, Charles Mix, Corson, Custer, Dewey, Fall River, Grant, Gregory, Haakon, Harding, Hughes, Hyde, Jackson, Jones, Lawrence, Lyman, Meade, Mellette, Pennington, Perkins, Potter, Roberts, Shannon, Stanley, Sully, Todd, Tripp, Walworth, Ziebach	Map & service info
NSD-1	SD	Native American	N/A	$1,353,726	Serves Native Americans living in all counties in South Dakota, including those who live on the Standing Rock, Cheyenne River, Crow Creek, Pine Ridge, Rosebud, Lower Brule, Yankton and Lake Traverse Indian Reservations	Map & service info

Tennessee

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
TN-4	TN	Basic Field - General	178,022	$2,030,093	Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby, Tipton	Map & service info

Texas

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
TX-14	TX	Basic Field - General	1,113,549	$12,698,489	Andrews, Archer, Armstrong, Bailey, Baylor, Borden, Briscoe, Brown, Callahan, Carson, Castro, Childress, Clay, Cochran, Coke, Coleman, Collin, Collingsworth, Comanche, Concho, Cooke, Cottle, Crane, Crosby, Dallam, Dallas, Dawson, Deaf Smith, Denton, Dickens, Donley, Eastland, Ector, Ellis, Erath, Fannin, Fisher, Floyd, Foard, Gaines, Garza, Glasscock, Gray, Grayson, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hardeman, Hartley, Haskell, Hemphill, Hockley, Hood, Howard, Hunt, Hutchinson, Irion, Jack, Johnson, Jones, Kaufman, Kent, King, Knox, Lamb, Lipscomb, Loving, Lubbock, Lynn, McCulloch, Martin, Menard, Midland, Mills, Mitchell, Montague, Moore, Motley, Nolan, Ochiltree, Oldham, Palo Pinto, Parker, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Reagan, Roberts, Rockwall, Runnels, San Saba, Schleicher, Scurry, Shackelford, Sherman, Somervell, Stephens, Sterling, Stonewall, Swisher, Tarrant, Taylor, Terry, Throckmorton, Tom Green, Upton, Ward, Wheeler, Wichita, Wilbarger, Winkler, Wise, Yoakum, Young	Map & service info

Utah

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
MUT	UT	Agricultural Worker	10,737	$122,438	Serves all counties	Map & service info
UT-1	UT	Basic Field - General	293,513	$3,347,112	Serves all counties	Map & service info
NUT-1	UT	Native American	N/A	$119,278	Serves Native Americans living in all counties in Utah, except those living on or near the Navajo Reservation, including Native Americans who live on or near the Indian Reservations of Goshute, Skull Valley, Southern Paiute, Uintah and Ouray	Map & service info

Vermont

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
VT-1	VT	Basic Field - General	54,718	$623,978	Serves all counties	Map & service info

Virgin Islands

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
VI-1	VI	Basic Field - General	19,338	$220,523	Serves all islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands	Map & service info

Virginia

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
MVA	VA	Agricultural Worker	30,848	$351,779	Serves all counties	Map & service info
VA-15	VA	Basic Field - General	97,256	$1,109,067	Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, Wythe, Bristol city, Galax city, Norton city, Radford city	Map & service info
VA-16	VA	Basic Field - General	182,636	$2,082,710	Accomack, Gloucester, James City, Mathews, Middlesex, Northampton, York, Chesapeake city, Hampton city, Newport News city, Norfolk city, Poquoson city, Portsmouth city, Virginia Beach city, Williamsburg city	Map & service info
VA-18	VA	Basic Field - General	150,823	$1,719,931	Albemarle, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, Nelson, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George, Surry, Charlottesville city, Colonial Heights city, Hopewell city, Petersburg city, Richmond city	Map & service info

Washington

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
MWA	WA	Agricultural Worker	101,018	$1,151,972	Serves all counties	Map & service info
WA-1	WA	Basic Field - General	693,407	$7,907,345	Serves all counties	Map & service info
NWA-1	WA	Native American	N/A	$413,014	Serves Native Americans living in all counties in Washington, including those who live on its more than 25 Indian Reservations	Map & service info

Wisconsin

Service Area	State	Service Area Type	Poverty Population	Estimated Grant ($)	Geographic Area	Learn More
WI-2	WI	Basic Field - General	115,311	$1,314,967	Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Shawano, Taylor, Vilas, Washburn, Waupaca, Wood	Map & service info
NWI-1	WI	Native American	N/A	$224,902	Serves Native Americans living in all counties in Wisconsin, including the Indian Country of the Menominee, Stockbridge-Munsee, Ho-Chunk, Potawatomi, Lac du Flambeau, Oneida, Mole Lake, Lac Courte Oreilles, St.Croix, Bad River, and Red Cliff	Map & service info

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Loan Repayment Assistance Program

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Overview

The 2026 LRAP Application opened on April 22, 2026

About the LRAP Process

Application Process

Learn about the LRAP application process.

How to Apply for the Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Reimbursement Award and Payment Process

LRAP recipients will receive one reimbursement payment per employment period.

Closeout Process

The 2026 LRAP Cycle will take place in late December 2026 and early January 2027.

Need Help?

Should you have any questions or need assistance, please contact ��è��Ƶ.

Learn More

Learn more about Loan Repayment Assistance Programs through the American Bar Association.

See the American Bar Association's Loan Repayment Assistance Programs

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How to Apply for a PBIF Grant

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The Pro Bono Innovation Fund (PBIF) provides grants to ��è��Ƶ grantees for civil legal aid projects that support new, robust pro bono partnerships through collaboration, innovation, and replication of effective practices.

Current Funding Cycle Announcements

Current Funding Cycle Announcements

The PBIF 2026 Funding Cycle has opened. Notifications of Pre-Application decisions were sent in early March 2026. Those invited to submit Full Applications must submit their Full Application by May 8, 2026. All FY26 grantees will be subject to the 2026 Special Grant Terms and Conditions.

Questions about the FY26 Funding Cycle can be directed to probonoinnovation@lsc.gov.

Application Overview

The PBIF Funding Cycle is a two-phase process. Applicants must first submit a Pre-Application to ��è��Ƶ in mid-January to be considered for a PBIF Grant. After a review by ��è��Ƶ staff, ��è��Ƶ's President makes the final decision to invite select applicants to submit a Full Application. Applicants will be notified of invitations to submit a Full Application by early to mid-March, and Full Applications are due to ��è��Ƶ in early May. Each Full Application will undergo rigorous review by ��è��Ƶ staff and subject matter experts. ��è��Ƶ's President makes the final decision on PBIF grant awards.

The PBIF Team has prepared Full Application tools to assist applicants in their submissions for the 2026 Funding Cycle.

FY26 Full Application Resources

2026 Application Timeline

Date	Event
11/12/2025	Notice of Funding Cycle Opening Sent to ��è��Ƶ Executive Directors
1/15/2026	Pre-Application Due Date
3/13/26	Invitations to Submit Full Applications
3/26/26	Full Application Group Q&A
4/6/26	Full Application Group Q&A - Project Incubation Applicants Only
4/16/26	Full Application Group Q&A - Project and Sustainability Applicants Only
5/8/2026	Full Application Due Date

Can't find what you are looking for?

Should you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to the PBIF Team.

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