Legal Services Grants
The Bigglesworth Family Foundation funds innovative legal services research and projects that expand access to justice and strengthen legal aid, with a focus on community-driven impact in California.
Funder: Bigglesworth Family Foundation
Due Dates: November 24, 2025 (LOI, Spring 2026) | January 26, 2026 (Full, Spring 2026) | May 7, 2026 (LOI, Fall 2026) | June 26, 2026 (Full, Fall 2026) | November 23, 2026 (LOI, Spring 2027) | January 25, 2027 (Full, Spring 2027)
Funding Amounts: Most grants: $10,000–$30,000 per year; Access Grants: $1,000–$3,500; small number may exceed $30,000.
Summary: Supports legal services organizations for operations, innovation, sector-support, and client access, with emphasis on community-driven and impactful legal aid.
Key Information: Primarily for California-based organizations; national programs must focus on access to justice, leadership, or sector-wide impact.
Description
The Bigglesworth Family Foundation provides grants to legal services organizations to strengthen their capacity, support innovative and replicable projects, fund sector-supporting initiatives, and improve access to legal services for underserved communities. Grants are offered for general operating support, new and pilot programs, sector infrastructure (such as hubs and recruitment/retention), and access tools that enhance organizational effectiveness. The foundation prioritizes impactful, community-based legal aid in California, but national organizations may apply if their programs increase access to justice, support leadership development, or provide sector-wide benefit.
