How much funding does State Legal Aid Infrastructure & Innovation Grants provide?

State Legal Aid Infrastructure & Innovation Grants provides $5,000,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for State Legal Aid Infrastructure & Innovation Grants?

The deadline is October 6, 2026.

State Legal Aid Infrastructure & Innovation Grants

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Funding Amount

$5,000,000

Deadline

October 6, 2026

181 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

State Legal Aid Infrastructure & Innovation Grants

Funder: California Access to Justice Commission (CalATJ)

Amount: $5,000,000 total (for third year of appropriation)

Geographic Scope: California

Eligibility:

Nonprofit organizations that provide civil legal aid to indigent persons

Organizations serving persons at or below 200% of federal poverty threshold

Both IOLTA-funded and non-IOLTA-funded organizations are eligible

Priority given to organizations serving rural and immigrant populations

Organizations working with community partners are prioritized

Focus Areas:

Infrastructure development and innovation in legal services organizations

Creating access to justice in civil matters

Long-term organizational impact projects

Hardware and software system upgrades to increase efficiencies

Integration of case management, accounting, HR and other functions

Innovative new ways to provide services to indigent communities

Background:
For the third year, the State has appropriated $5,000,000 through the Judicial Council for CalATJ to provide grants to nonprofit organizations. These funds support infrastructure and innovation in organizations providing legal services to create access to justice in civil matters.

Contact Information:

Email: celesteorr.co@gmail.com

Phone: (510) 629-1264

Email: info@CalATJ.org

Mail: PO Box 645, Carmichael, CA 95609

Application Portal: SmartSimple

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Eligibility Review: Carefully review eligibility and project requirements on the CalATJ website before applying

2. Portal Access: Visit the SmartSimple page and use your login credentials to access and submit your organization's application
- If you do not have login credentials, click "Register"
- Instructional videos are available on the external landing page

3. Before Starting Application:
- Log in to SmartSimple
- Click "Dashboard" in the top menu to view any draft applications
- Ensure a colleague has not already started an application for your organization
- If no application exists, click "Home" in the top menu to return to home page

4. Complete Application:
- Click "Start a NEW Application" button on your home page
- Remember to "Save Draft" often

5. Timeline for 2023-2024 Cycle:
- Application deadline: October 6, 2023 (early submissions appreciated)
- Conditional grant announcements: By January 19, 2024
- Budget and additional information submission: By February 2, 2024 (subject to extensions)
- Final grant announcements: By February 29, 2024
- Funding start date: April 1, 2024

Required Materials:

Application form via SmartSimple
Grant budget (requested for conditional awardees)
Additional information as requested

Resources:

Recorded 2022 webinar available for process and program information
FAQs and eligibility requirements available on CalATJ website
Webinar designed to address inquiries (register on linked page for news and updates)