• Formal name: DC Legal Services Grants Program

• Awarded annually since 1978

• Source of funding: private contributions and IOLTA revenue

• Grant year: January 1 to December 31

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The DC Legal Services Grants Program (General Support grants), which began in 1978 when DCBF was founded, has provided over $26 million in critical operating support to DC legal aid providers. General Support grants provide unrestricted funds support to help cover overhead costs, such as rent and client record databases, which are not always covered by other grants these organizations receive. These grants are funded by private contributions and revenue received through the IOLTA program.

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APPLICANTS

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The application for the 2020 General Support Grants Program is now closed. Awards will be announced in mid-December 2019, with the grant year running from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

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• 2020 General Support Grants Program Overview and Instructions

• PDF of application (for reference only)

• Word Document of application

•  Attachments

  • Attachment 2A: Required Signatures

  • Attachment 2B: Project Budget (if you are applying for a project-support grant)

  • Attachment 2C: Funding

• Technical Assistance for Online System

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CURRENT GRANTEES

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Organizations that receive funding from the DC Legal Services Grants Program (General Support grants) are required to provide substantive midyear and year-end reports on their accomplishments and the use of the DC Bar Foundation funds. The reporting schedule for FY19 General Support grants is below. All reports will be completed online through our online grants management system. Grant managers will receive an email notification when these reporting forms are ready to be completed.

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• Due July 31 by 5:00 pm: Six-Month Report

• Due January 30 by 5:00 pm: Final Programmatic Report (completed within the system), Client Story and Required Signatures