U.S. Foundation Emergency Grants for Disaster Relief

U.S. Foundation Emergency Grants for Disaster Relief

Program Type: Emergency/disaster relief grants to legal aid organizations

Amount: Variable (example: $75,000 each for LA Wildfire relief in January 2025)

Purpose: Provide emergency funding to legal aid organizations for legal services to victims of disasters

Funded By: Foundation of the American College of Trial Lawyers (501(c)(3) organization)

Geographic Scope: United States

Eligible Organizations:

Legal aid organizations

Non-profit legal services providers

Organizations serving disaster victims

Focus Areas:

Legal assistance for natural disaster victims

Disaster-related legal issues (FEMA claims, housing, benefits, etc.)

Access to justice during emergencies

Example Award (LA Wildfires, January 2025):

Public Counsel: $75,000 - supporting FEMA and County of Los Angeles Disaster Recovery Centers

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA): $75,000 - free legal assistance for fire survivors

Foundation Information:

President: David J. Hensler

Funded by voluntary contributions, memorial gifts, and bequests

Designated as 501(c)(3) organization

Dedicated to improvement in quality of trial and appellate advocacy, administration of justice, and ethics of the profession

Contact Information:

National Office: (949) 752-1801

Email: nationaloffice@actl.com

Address: 4041 MacArthur Blvd. Suite 140, Newport Beach, California 92660