LSC Technology Initiative Grant

LSC Technology Initiative Grant

Funder: Legal Services Corporation (LSC)

Award Amount: $24,999

Status: Award announced October 2018 (historical grant)

Geographic Scope: Alabama (statewide)

Focus Areas

• Technology innovation and implementation
• Improved use of technology in legal service delivery
• Enhanced efficiency in serving low-income clients
• Greater access to high-quality legal assistance
• Technology assessment and strategic planning

Project Scope

• Comprehensive technological assessment of LSA's current systems
• Development of strategy to address:
- Immediate technology needs - Long-term technology goals
• Strengthening LSA's capacity to serve low-income clients

Program Background

LSC Technology Initiative Grants Program:
• Established in 2000
• Supports legal aid organizations in developing and replicating technologies that improve efficiency
• Improves delivery of legal services
• Increases access to justice for low-income people with critical civil legal needs
• Helps millions of Americans who would otherwise navigate the legal system alone

Key Quotes

Jim Sandman, LSC President: "LSC's Technology Initiative Grants increase access to justice for low-income people with critical civil legal needs. These technology projects improve the delivery of legal services and make a difference to the millions of Americans who would otherwise have to navigate the legal system alone."

Endorsement

• Supported by Alabama Congressional delegation members, including Representative Gary Palmer

Contact Information

• Legal Services Alabama
• Phone: 866-456-4995
• P.O. Box 20787, Montgomery, AL 36120
• Website: legalservicesalabama.org