Legal Aid Grants
Funding Amount
Approximately $500,000 annually
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Legal Aid Grants
Status: No open RFP (Request for Proposals)
Geographic Scope: California
Background: According to California statute, California ChangeLawyers distributes approximately $500,000 annually in grants to legal aid organizations across California to increase access to justice.
Distribution Process: ChangeLawyers is mandated to grant awards to organizations deemed eligible by the State Bar of California's Legal Services Trust Fund Commission. The organization does not conduct competitive grant rounds.
Eligible Organizations: 102 legal aid organizations across California have received funding, including organizations serving:
Contact Information:
How to Apply
Application Process
There is no open RFP for these funds. Organizations cannot apply independently. Eligibility is determined by the State Bar of California's Legal Services Trust Fund Commission.
For Questions: Fill out the contact form at changelawyers.org and the Director of Programs will respond.
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