Grant for Legal Aid Nonprofits

• Annual grant funding for CY 2027 (January 1 – December 31, 2027)
• Access to applicant support resources including guidelines, user guide, and data collection instructions
• Optional information sessions via Zoom to assist with the application process

• Online application via LTF's grants portal
• New applicants must register as new users and receive LTF approval
• Data collection as specified in LTF data collection instructions
• Compliance with Annual Grant guidelines and eligibility criteria

• Must meet LTF Annual Grant eligibility criteria as described in grant guidelines
• Must have attorney staffing (or request a waiver from the LTF board)
• Emerging organizations or programs in under-resourced communities may request a one-year waiver of the Attorney Staffing Requirement
• New applicants must register and receive LTF approval before accessing the online application

To provide grant funds to Illinois not-for-profit organizations providing legal assistance to the poor throughout Illinois.