Legal Aid Groups Can Apply for 2026 Tech Grants Now
Published Date: 2/24/2026
Notice
Summary
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!
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
FY2026 TIG Funding Amount Announced
The Legal Services Corporation will make $4,750,000 available for Technology Initiative Grants (TIGs) in FY2026. LSC will make award decisions by early Fall 2026.
TIP Grants Funding Limits and New Intake Track
Technology Improvement Project (TIP) grants have a maximum award of $35,000. A new Intake TIP two-phase track allows Phase 1 Business Process Assessment funding up to $35,000 and Phase 2 Implementation funding so total funding for both phases is capped at $100,000, with Phase 2 contingent on LSC approval.
New Planning Grants Offer up to $75,000
The new TIG Planning Grant Phase 1 will fund planning activities for innovative technology projects for up to $75,000 and a Phase 1 term of six or 12 months. After completing Phase 1, grantees may request Phase 2 implementation funds, but Phase 2 funding is not guaranteed.
Funds Target Technology That Expands Legal Access
TIG funds are for projects that use technology to increase the quantity and quality of legal assistance for low-income people, including technology assessments, usability/UX research, system performance audits, digital accessibility evaluations, and intake improvements.
Strict Eligibility for Applicants
Only current LSC grantees that hold Basic Field-General, Basic Field-Migrant, or Basic Field-Native American grants and that meet reporting and performance conditions may apply. Applicants also must receive basic field funding of at least a one-year term and must not have had a previous TIG terminated for reporting or performance issues in the past three years.
Deadlines, Pre-Application Rules, and One-TIP Limit
Pre-applications for General TIG and SEA grants are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 10, 2026. TIP applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on May 22, 2026. Full applications for General, SEA, and Planning Grants are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 30, 2026. Applicants may submit multiple pre-applications but may only submit one TIP application per year. All submissions must be made electronically via GrantEase.
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