When is the deadline for Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) for Legal Aid Lawyers?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) for Legal Aid Lawyers

Q: How much funding does Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) for Legal Aid Lawyers provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

Q: Who is eligible for Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) for Legal Aid Lawyers?

Eligible applicants: Lawyers at legal aid nonprofits that are not IOLTA recipients if organizations contribute funding.

California Access to Justice Commission

Foundation

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Lawyers at legal aid nonprofits that are not IOLTA recipients if organizations contribute funding

Other requirements

Lawyers at legal aid programs that contribute funding to LRAP
Lawyers must commit to continue helping underserved people and communities for an agreed period of time

Overview

Purpose: Address the crisis in recruiting and retaining legal aid lawyers by providing tax-advantaged loan repayment assistance for student loans

Eligibility:

Lawyers at legal aid programs that contribute funding to LRAP
Lawyers at legal aid nonprofits that are not IOLTA recipients if organizations contribute funding
Lawyers must commit to continue helping underserved people and communities for an agreed period of time

Key Features:

Tax-advantaged program structure
Can cover current student loan payments
Combined with federal Public Interest Loan Forgiveness program
Lawyers knowing loans will be taken care of without cost if they stay in legal aid for 10 years provides powerful recruiting and retention message

Background:
Creating an LRAP has been a long-standing goal of:

Legal aid programs
Legal Services Trust Funding Commission
State Bar's Council on Access and Fairness
Legal Aid Association of California

The number one concern reported by legal aid job applicants and veteran lawyers considering staying in the field is money and outstanding student loans. Legal aid openings now stay unfilled for months, and retaining experienced lawyers is a significant challenge.

Implementation:

CalATJ will administer the tax-advantaged LRAP
Legal Services Trust Fund Commission is developing guidelines for funding recipients
LRAP Working Group formed to guide implementation with anticipated participation by LSTFC, COAF, and Legal Assistance Association of California

Contact Information:

Phone: (510) 629-1264
Email: info@CalATJ.org
Mail: PO Box 645, Carmichael, CA 95609

How to Apply

Application Information

No specific application details currently available. Program is in implementation phase.

Next Steps

Watch for upcoming announcements of joint information and training programs presented by LSTFC, COAF, and CalATJ
For updates, contact CalATJ at info@CalATJ.org or (510) 629-1264

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What California Access to Justice Commission actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 101
Total given: $6.09M
Median grant: $43K
Range: $10K–$350K

By dollars: California >99%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Oakland, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
80% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.