• 12 month grants in 8 categories
• fixed application period
• Grant Committee of 30+ volunteers work in subcommittees by category
• 3-4 months review period includes several meetings and onsite visit of applicant
• grant awards vary from $2,500 upward
• Grant Committee recommendations are approved by the LBF Board

Documents for Grant Application:

spreadsheet Budget Sheet (43 KB)

pdf Educational Indebtedness (35 KB)

pdf Employment Certification (107 KB)

pdf Lender Verification (141 KB)

Annual/Sustaining Funding Categories:

• Children's Legal Services Grants: Includes direct legal service providers for youth, and other court-ordered programs
• Domestic Violence Programs
• Law-Related Education Grants
• Legal Service Corporations
• Loan Repayment Assistance Program
• Other Direct Legal Services Providers
• Pro Bono Projects