Sector Supporting Grants
Sector Supporting Grants support legal services organizations through hubs, workforce recruitment and retention, and advocacy to strengthen the sector and advance access to justice.
Funder: Bigglesworth Family Foundation
Due Dates: November 23, 2026 (Spring 2027 LOI deadline) | January 25, 2027 (Full application materials)
Funding Amounts: Most legal services grants: $10,000–$30,000; a small number exceed this range
Summary: Supports hubs, workforce recruitment and retention, and advocacy that strengthen the legal services sector.
Key Information: An LOI is required each cycle, including for previous grantees; full applications are invitation-only.
Description
The Bigglesworth Family Foundation’s Sector Supporting Grants strengthen the legal services sector through hubs, recruitment and retention, and advocacy. Hubs generally do not provide direct legal services; instead, they provide technical assistance and substantive back-up to direct-service programs. Supported work can include training, research, advocacy, support centers, think tanks, design labs, and impact litigation.
The program also supports a strong, consistent pipeline of legal services professionals through Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs, loan assistance repayment programs, and staff well-being. Advocacy funding supports the legal services sector but excludes lobbying on new laws, legislation, or candidates. BFF primarily funds California work, with national support focused on access to justice, leadership development, and hubs and think tanks for civil legal aid.
