Civil Legal Services Grants (General Operating Grants)
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Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Civil Legal Services Grants
Funder: Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC)
Geographic Scope: Maryland (statewide)
Purpose: MLSC distributes grants to nonprofit legal services organizations to provide civil legal assistance to low-income Marylanders
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Mission: MLSC's mission is to ensure low-income Marylanders have access to stable, efficient and effective civil legal assistance through the distribution of funds to nonprofit legal services organizations.
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How to Apply
Application Process
Submission Platform: SmartSimple (MLSC's online grants management system)
Steps:
1. Register for the annual grant information webinar (typically held in January)
2. Review funding policies, priorities, and grant application process at webinar
3. Access application through SmartSimple portal after webinar conclusion
4. Complete and submit application by deadline
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