How much funding does Category B: Other Direct Civil Legal Service Providers provide?

Category B: Other Direct Civil Legal Service Providers provides 15-35% of annual funding in funding.

When is the deadline for Category B: Other Direct Civil Legal Service Providers?

The deadline is October 1, 2026.

Category B: Other Direct Civil Legal Service Providers

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Funding Amount

15-35% of annual funding

Deadline

October 1, 2026

176 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Category B Grant Program

Program Type: Other direct civil legal services providers (both current and new grantees)

Geographic Scope: Oregon statewide

Funding Allocation: Between 15% and 35% of OLF's annual funding is reserved for Category B grantees.

Eligible Organizations: Organizations providing direct civil legal services that do not fall under Category A (full-service legal aid providers). This includes organizations serving specific populations or legal practice areas such as:

Immigration services

Disability rights

Family law

Employment law

Housing/tenant rights

Youth services

Criminal record expungement

Protective order assistance

Public benefits

And other direct legal service providers

2026 Category B Grantees Include:

Disability Rights Oregon - $265,000

Immigration Counseling Service (ICS) - $265,000

SOAR Immigration Legal Services - $175,000

St. Andrew Legal Clinic - $175,000

Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services (CCILS) - $150,000

CLEAR Clinic - $125,000

Northwest Workers' Justice Project / NEED Fund - $100,000

The Commons Law Center - $90,000

New Avenues for Youth - $75,000

Metropolitan Public Defender Community Law Division - $65,000

Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) - $60,000

Catholic Community Services of Lane County - $50,000

Family Peace Center of Washington County - $50,000

Lutheran Community Services NW - $50,000

Oregon Crime Victims Law Center - $50,000

Springfield-Eugene Tenant Association (SETA) - $50,000

Clackamas Workforce Partnership - $45,000

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action - $45,000

ASSIST (Assertive SSI Service Team) - $45,000

Youth, Rights & Justice - $30,000

Multnomah County Volunteer Lawyer Project - $25,000

Funding Source: Interest generated on lawyer trust accounts (IOLTA) and partnership with Oregon banks

Payment Schedule: Grants paid in equal installments in the third month of each quarter: March, June, September, and December

Contact Information:

Email: olf@oregonlawfoundation.org

Phone: 503-447-3353

Mailing Address: Oregon Law Foundation, 101 SW Madison St. #8367, Portland, OR 97204

Tax ID: 93-0817536

How to Apply

Application Process for Category B Grantees

For Current Grantees:
1. August: Applications available on OLF website
2. October 1, 2026: Deadline for submitting grant applications
3. October: Grants Committee makes recommendations to OLF board
4. December: OLF Board awards grants and notifies grantees

For New Grantees:
1. August: Applications available on OLF website
2. October 1, 2026: Deadline for submitting grant applications
3. October: Grants Committee makes recommendations to OLF board
4. December: OLF Board awards grants and notifies grantees

Required Materials - Current Grantees:

2026 Category A & B Application for Current Grantees (docx)

2026 Category A & B Application Data (xlsx)

Narrative report on work completed in first 8 months of previous grant year

Required Materials - New Grantees:

2026 Category B Application for New Grantees (docx)

2026 New Category B Grantee Application Data (xlsx)

Reporting Requirements:

Narrative Report: Due with next year's application, covering first 8 months of grant year. If not reapplying, narrative due by September 30.

Statistical Report: Due May 1 following grant year - Statistical Grant Report for Category B Grantees (xlsx)

Grantee Report Form: Narrative Grantee Report (docx) for non-reapplying grantees

Evaluation Criteria: