Legal Services Grants
Supports nonprofit and public legal services organizations with grants to enhance innovation, effectiveness, and access to justice, especially in underserved regions.
Funder: Bigglesworth Family Foundation
Due Dates: May 7, 2026 (LOI, Fall 2026) | June 26, 2026 (Full Application, Fall 2026) | October 26, 2026 (LOI, Spring 2027) | November 23, 2026 (LOI Deadline, Spring 2027) | January 25, 2027 (Full Application, Spring 2027)
Funding Amounts: Most grants: $10,000–$30,000; Access Grants: $1,000–$3,500; duration typically one year.
Summary: Supports nonprofit legal services organizations and sector-strengthening projects, including operations, innovation, technical assistance, and access to justice.
Key Information: LOI required; eligibility and grant type depend on organizational budget and structure.
Description
The Bigglesworth Family Foundation’s Legal Services Grants program provides funding to nonprofit and public legal services organizations to enhance their effectiveness, innovation, and sustainability. The program supports a variety of grant types, including general operating support, innovative and replicable project grants, sector-supporting grants (such as technical assistance hubs and recruitment/retention initiatives), and small access grants aimed at improving organizational capacity. These grants are intended to strengthen the legal services sector, particularly in underserved regions or “legal deserts,” and improve access to justice for vulnerable communities.
