Civil Legal Aid for Low-Income Households
Offered by Michigan State Bar Foundation · Lansing, MI
About this opportunity
The Michigan State Bar Foundation's largest grant program supports nonprofit legal aid offices providing civil legal assistance to low-income households. The Foundation provides approximately $8 million in recurring annual operating grants to statewide and regional nonprofit legal aid programs, helping individuals with issues such as domestic abuse, foreclosure prevention, and debt collection defense. In addition to annual operating grants, the Foundation also provides project-based grants for civil legal aid initiatives.
How to apply
Applications are handled on the funder's own website. Review the full guidelines and apply here: msbf.org/what-we-fund. Confirm the deadline and eligibility directly with Michigan State Bar Foundation before applying.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline for Civil Legal Aid for Low-Income Households?
- The application deadline is Rolling (no fixed deadline). Deadlines can change — always confirm directly with Michigan State Bar Foundation before applying.
- How much funding is available?
- The award amount is not specified by the funder.
- Where do I apply?
- Applications are submitted through Michigan State Bar Foundation's own website or process — see the "How to apply" section above.