[Bigglesworth Family Foundation](https://www.bigglesworthff.org)

Most legal services grants: $10,000–$30,000; Access Grants: $1,000–$3,500 (up to $5,000/year)

Supports nonprofit legal services organizations (primarily in California) with funding for operations, innovation, sector support, and access to essential tools.

--- ## Description The Bigglesworth Family Foundation provides Legal Services Grants to nonprofit legal organizations, primarily in California, to strengthen the sector’s capacity and impact. Grant types include general operating support, innovative and replicable project grants, sector-supporting grants (such as technical assistance hubs and recruitment/retention initiatives), and Access Grants for essential tools and capacity-building. The foundation prioritizes organizations serving underserved communities or operating in “legal deserts,” and aims to provide right-sized funding to maximize sector impact. Access Grants are available to legal services organizations nationwide for specific capacity-building needs. --- ## Due Dates - November 24, 2025: Letter of Inquiry deadline (Spring 2026 LOI submission window closes) - January 26, 2026: Full application deadline for Spring 2026 - May 7, 2026: Letter of Inquiry deadline (Fall 2026 LOI submission window closes) - June 26, 2026: Full application deadline for Fall 2026 - November 23, 2026: Letter of Inquiry deadline (Spring 2027 LOI submission window closes) - January 25, 2027: Full application deadline for Spring 2027 --- ## Funding Amount - **Legal Services Grants:** Typically $10,000–$30,000 per award; a small number may exceed this range. - **Access Grants:** $1,000–$3,500 per grant; organizations may receive up to two Access Grants per calendar year (combined total not to exceed $5,000/year). --- ## Eligibility - **Organization Type:** Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or public entity. - **Primary Focus:** Legal services organizations; Access Grants require close alignment with legal services. - **Budget Size:** - Under $1M: Eligible for general operating support (not project support). - $1M–$5M: Eligible for general operating and program/project support (with rationale). - Over $5M: Eligible for new/pilot or underfunded programs (not general operating support). - Legal service programs within larger organizations ($5M+ budgets) may request general operating support for the legal services program only. - **Geography:** Legal Services Grants primarily fund California-based organizations; national organizations may apply for certain sector-supporting or access-to-justice programs. Access Grants are open nationwide. - **Other:** Organizations must not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. No funding for individuals, scholarships, or capital campaigns. --- ## Application Process - **Legal Services Grants:** 1. Review eligibility and grant guidelines. 2. Submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) during the appropriate cycle. 3. If invited, submit a full application by the stated deadline. 4. Applications are reviewed after the cycle closes; decisions are communicated by email. 5. If funded, submit a report on the grant’s impact within 6–8 months of distribution. - **Access Grants:** - Apply directly online at any time (rolling basis). - Decisions are typically made within 30 days of submission. - A brief report is required 3–4 months after funding. --- ## Additional Information - Indirect cost recovery for project grants is capped at 25% for organizations with budgets over $5M. - Self-report deadlines apply for previously awarded grants (see program page for specifics). - Advocacy grants may support sector advocacy but not lobbying or political campaigns. --- ## External Links - [Legal Services Grant Application Process](https://www.bigglesworthff.org/legal-service-application-process) - [Access Grant Application Guidelines](https://www.bigglesworthff.org/access-application-pro) - [Access Grant Application Portal](https://www.bigglesworthff.org/grant-application-access) - [Bigglesworth Family Foundation Home](https://www.bigglesworthff.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------|----------------------------------------| | Address | 1012 Torney Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129, United States | | Website | [https://www.bigglesworthff.org](https://www.bigglesworthff.org) | For further questions, refer to the program pages or use the contact information provided on the foundation’s website.

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