Legal Aid Groups Invited to Apply for 2027 Funds
Published Date: 3/10/2026
Notice
Summary
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.
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Who Can Apply for LSC Grants
LSC is seeking grant proposals from: (1) non-profit organizations whose purpose is providing legal assistance to eligible clients; (2) private attorneys; (3) groups of private attorneys or law firms; (4) state or local governments; and (5) sub-state regional planning and coordination agencies with locally elected governing boards. These grants are for organizations that will provide civil legal services to low-income people.
Funding Amounts Pending Congressional Action
The notice states that the availability and exact amount of congressionally appropriated funds for Fiscal Year 2027 have not yet been determined. Awards and the date, terms, and conditions of funds for calendar year 2027 depend on that appropriation.
Covered Service Areas and Grant Types
LSC will accept proposals for specific service areas listed in the notice across States and Territories (examples: Alaska AK-1 and NAK-1; Idaho ID-1, NID-1, and MID). LSC funds three types of basic field service areas: Basic Field-General, Basic Field-Native American, and Basic Field-Agricultural Worker.
Pre-Application Opens April 13, 2026
If you want to apply for a 2027 basic field grant, you must first file a Pre-Application. The Pre-Application and the Request for Proposals will open in LSC's GrantEase system on or around April 13, 2026.
Grant Terms Begin January 2027
Grants awarded under this notice will have terms commencing in January 2027. Successful applicants should plan for grant activities and funding obligations to begin in January 2027.
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