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Law School Clinical and Internship Programs Grants

PENNSYLVANIA INTEREST ON LAWYER

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

January 23, 2027

290 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Law School Clinical and Internship Programs Grants

Funder: Pennsylvania IOLTA Board

Overview: Grants are made to each of the eight law schools operating in Pennsylvania to support clinical and internship programs that provide free civil legal representation.

Geographic Scope: All eight Pennsylvania law schools

Focus Areas:

  • Clinical legal education programs

  • Internship programs

  • Free civil legal representation
  • Eligible Clients: Pennsylvanians living at or below 187.5% of the Federal Poverty Level

    Mission: Support the provision of free civil legal representation to low-income Pennsylvanians

    Contact: PA IOLTA Board

    Mailing Address: PA IOLTA Board, P.O. Box 62445, Harrisburg, PA 17106-2445

    Phone: (717) 238-2001 or 888-PA-IOLTA (724-6582)

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Applications are submitted through SmartSimple portal.

    Key Deadlines & Information

    • Next Application Opens: December 14, 2026
    • Application Due: January 23, 2027 by 11:59 p.m.
    • Grant Year: July 1, 2026

    Required Materials

    • SmartSimple Technical Support Guide
    • Signed Assurances Page (must be signed and submitted with application)
    • Guidelines for Grants to Law Schools for External Educational Legal Clinical Programs and Internships 2025-2026

    Reporting Requirements

    Grant Report Schedule for 2025-2026:

  • For Period Ending December 31: reports due by January 30

  • For Period Ending June 30: reports due by July 31
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshuman-services

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