How much funding does Workforce Legal Services Program (ARPA-funded) provide?

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

When is the deadline for Workforce Legal Services Program (ARPA-funded)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Workforce Legal Services Program (ARPA-funded)?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofit legal service providers.

How often is Workforce Legal Services Program (ARPA-funded) offered?

Workforce Legal Services Program (ARPA-funded) is described as a one-time opportunity.

Workforce Legal Services Program (ARPA-funded)

Maryland Legal Services Corporation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofit legal service providers

Other requirements

Current MLSC Workforce grantees or new applicants (non-current grantees should contact MLSC before applying to discuss compliance requirements)

Overview

Workforce Legal Services Program

Funder: Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC), in partnership with Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development (MOED)

Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

Geographic Scope: Baltimore City

Purpose: To provide legal services to participants in workforce development programs who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

Target Population:

Unemployed or underemployed individuals
Youth receiving workforce development opportunities
Individuals participating in sector-based job training in high-growth industries
Participants receiving job training or transitional work

Services Provided:

Workforce support services, including legal services
Criminal record expungement
Driver's license suspension resolution
Bankruptcy assistance
Credit maintenance
Tax controversies
Estate planning

Focus: Legal issues that can affect employment opportunities and financial stability

Program Administration:

MOED will subgrant to MLSC
MLSC will conduct competitive RFP process to select legal service providers
MLSC will coordinate services during grant period

Eligibility:

Nonprofit legal service providers
Current MLSC Workforce grantees or new applicants (non-current grantees should contact MLSC before applying to discuss compliance requirements)

Contact:

Maryland Legal Services Corporation
Phone: 410-576-9494 or 800-492-1340
Email: grants@mlsc.org
Address: 15 Charles Plaza Suite 102, Baltimore, MD 21201

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Platform: SmartSimple (MLSC's online grants management system)

Application Deadline: March 15, 2022

Steps:

Review background document on the grant opportunity
For non-current MLSC Workforce grantees: contact MLSC before beginning application to discuss compliance requirements
Access application through SmartSimple
Complete and submit application by deadline

Required Materials:

Standard components available in SmartSimple
Information about how proposed services fit within the scope of the program

Contact for Questions:

Email: grants@mlsc.org
Phone: 410-576-9494 or 800-492-1340

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What Maryland Legal Services Corporation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 49
Total given: $58.23M
Median grant: $193K
Range: $30K–$29.37M

By dollars: Maryland 97%, District of Columbia 3%. Top recipient cities: Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; Silver Spring, MD.
10% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.