FFLA: Florida Legal Aid Disaster Relief Initiative Grant

FFLA: Florida Legal Aid Disaster Relief Initiative Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Florida Bar Foundation Inc
Last Updated: October 15, 2025

Summary

The Florida Legal Aid Disaster Relief Initiative, funded by the Florida Bar Foundation Inc, provides emergency financial support for organizations offering civil legal aid to communities impacted by disasters like hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative aims to assist low-income Floridians in need of legal services during such crises. Grant amounts vary based on available funding, and applicants must be non-profit entities with specific operational requirements.

Overview

NOTE: Grants are available on an emergency basis. Disaster Relief Initiative The disaster relief initiative supports civil legal aid and other organizations providing legal services with emergency funding to help impacted communities, from those affected by natural disasters like hurricanes to frontline workers affected by COVID-19. Funds may be used to support applicant organizations or to aid those in need of civil legal aid after an emergency or natural disaster. Grant Amount Grant amounts vary based on available funding.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant EligibilityBe a non-profit entity, tax-exempt and qualified to receive charitable donations within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code;Operate within the state of Florida;Have an audit mechanism that provides accountability of FFLA funds;Agree to satisfy all FFLA’s reporting requirements, including the submission of audited financial statements;Have a primary purpose of providing disaster relief legal services to low-income Floridians.