Legal Services Corporation Schedules Virtual Board Meeting for November

2026-04666 — Notice of Funding Availability and Request for Proposals for Calendar Year 2027 Basic Field Grant Awards

The Legal Services Corporation is getting ready to offer grants in 2027 to help groups provide free legal help to low-income people across the U.S. and territories. If you want to apply, you’ll need to submit a pre-application starting around April 13, 2026, and then a full proposal once approved. The exact funding amount isn’t set yet, but this is your chance to get support for important legal aid work starting January 2027.

2025-01789 — Income Level for Individuals Eligible for Assistance

If you need legal help, this update changes the income limits to match the latest poverty guidelines. It means more people might qualify for free legal aid starting now. The new rules keep things fair and up-to-date with the cost of living.

2026-05025 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Legal Services Corporation is holding important board and committee meetings on March 23-24, 2026, both in person and online. These meetings are mostly open to the public but may close for sensitive topics like staff reviews and investigations. If you want to watch in person, register by March 19, 2026—no cost involved, just your curiosity!

2026-04634 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Legal Services Corporation is holding three virtual committee meetings on March 16, 18, and 19, 2026, open for public viewing on YouTube. These meetings cover updates on leadership councils, legal service delivery, and operations, with some parts possibly closed for sensitive discussions. No new costs or deadlines are introduced, but the public gets a clearer window into how legal aid is managed and improved.

2026-03618 — Notice of Availability of Calendar Year 2026 Competitive Grant Funds for the Technology Initiative Grant Program

The Legal Services Corporation is offering competitive grants in 2026 to help improve technology for legal aid groups serving low-income people. Eligible organizations must apply by April, May, or June deadlines depending on the grant type, with funds supporting projects that boost access to quality legal help through smart tech. If you’re already an LSC grantee, this is your chance to upgrade your tech and make a bigger impact!

2026-01431 — Income Level for Individuals Eligible for Assistance

Starting January 26, 2026, the Legal Services Corporation updates the income limits for folks who can get free legal help. If your income is up to 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, you qualify, and there’s a handy chart showing 200% for special cases. This change keeps things fair and up-to-date with the latest poverty numbers, so more people know if they’re eligible for legal aid.

Previous: 2025-20309 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits

The VA is updating its paperwork for veterans applying for disability compensation and related benefits. This update mainly reflects more people using the form and improvements in the VA’s electronic system, with no big changes to the form itself. Veterans and their families should know comments on this update are open until December 19, 2025, but there’s no new cost or extra hassle expected.

Next: 2025-20311 — United States, et al. v. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, et al.; Response of Plaintiff United States to Public Comments on the Proposed Final Judgment

The U.S. government is making sure UnitedHealth’s buyout of Amedisys doesn’t hurt competition. To fix this, UnitedHealth must sell 164 care locations across 19 states to other companies and pay a $1.1 million fine for breaking rules. These changes protect patients and keep the healthcare market fair and open.