Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program (CLCPP) - Access to Justice Program

Q: How much funding does Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program (CLCPP) - Access to Justice Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

Q: When is the deadline for Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program (CLCPP) - Access to Justice Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who has received Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program (CLCPP) - Access to Justice Program funding?

The District of Columbia Bar Foundation's IRS filings list 4 awards under this program (2020). Recent recipients include Legal Aid Society of DC (Washington, DC), $433,356 in 2020; Rising for Justice (Washington, DC), $419,000 in 2020.

The District of Columbia Bar Foundation

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Wards 5, 7, and 8 (concentration of low-income families)
Serves clients in all DC Wards
Disproportionate need in Wards 7 (17%) and 8 (28%)

Overview

Established: July 2017 via the Expanding Access to Justice Amendment Act

Administrator: DC Bar Foundation

Funding Source: DC Council appropriations through the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (part of Access to Justice Initiative)

Purpose: Provides legal assistance to DC residents with low incomes who are at risk of eviction, loss of housing subsidy, or seeking to remedy housing conditions

Award Information (FY2025):

7 legal services organizations receive CLCPP grants
Record $30.5 million total awarded in 2025 (includes all Foundation programs)

Geographic Focus:

Wards 5, 7, and 8 (concentration of low-income families)
Serves clients in all DC Wards
Disproportionate need in Wards 7 (17%) and 8 (28%)

Services Provided:

Direct legal representation for housing/eviction cases
Limited legal advice and counsel
Tenant support specialist referrals to housing and social services
Guidance on housing options and legal remedies
Connection to rental assistance programs

Impact (Jan-June 2025):

1,699 cases closed with direct legal services
2,054 clients served
70% of clients remained housed
702 household members gained housing stability
37% of housed clients had minor children
38% of housed clients had household members with disabilities

Contact Information:

Phone: 202.467.3750
Email: info@dcbarfoundation.org
Address: 200 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from The District of Columbia Bar Foundation's IRS filings)

Legal Aid Society of DC

Washington, DC · 2020

$433K
Rising for Justice

Washington, DC · 2020

$419K

4 grants in The District of Columbia Bar Foundation's 2020 filings reference “Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What The District of Columbia Bar Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 70
Total given: $31.51M
Median grant: $152K
Range: $10K–$3.19M

By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
8% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Legal Aid Society of DC · Washington, DC

Fy25 atj grants

$3.19M
Neighborhood Legal Services Program · Washington, DC

Fy25 atj grants

$2.36M
Bread for the City · Washington, DC

Fy25 atj grants

$1.53M
Rising for Justice Inc · Washington, DC

Fy25 clcpp grants

$1.47M
District of Columbia Bar Pro Bono Center · Washington, DC

Fy25 atj grants

$1.31M