Legal Services Corp Plans YouTube-Streamed Committee Meetings

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!

2026-03618 — 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.

2026-01020 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Legal Services Corporation is holding open meetings on January 26-27, 2026, both in San Antonio and online, so the public can watch important discussions about audits, finances, and leadership. Some parts might be closed to protect sensitive info, but transcripts will be kept. These meetings keep things transparent without costing extra money or causing delays.

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The U.S. government has decided to keep extra taxes on certain tow-behind lawn groomers and their parts imported from China. This move protects American lawn equipment makers from unfair competition and possible harm. The decision was finalized in early March 2026 and means these duties will continue for now, helping U.S. businesses stay strong.

Next: 2026-04635 — Proposed Collection: 30-Day Comment Request; The Clinical Trials Reporting Program (CTRP) Database (NCI); Correction

The National Cancer Institute is asking for 30 more days of public comments on their Clinical Trials Reporting Program (CTRP) database, which helps track cancer research studies. This correction fixes a previous notice and explains that no comments were received during the first 60 days. The program saves time by reducing duplicate reports, and there’s no cost except the time spent by researchers updating the database.