Welcome to the MLAC funding application page, and thank you for your work to create equal access to justice in Massachusetts. Before applying, review the eligibility criteria below and funding distribution.
Regional and Statewide Grant Funding
Due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, MLAC is only accepting applications for FY21 regional and statewide general support and special projects funding from legal aid organizations that received such funding in FY20.
For more information, please feel free to contact Lynne Parker, MLAC Executive Director at lparker@mlac.org.
Organization Eligibility
To be eligible for funding from MLAC, an organization must meet the following criteria:
• Be a nonprofit corporation that delivers free legal assistance to low-income people facing civil legal issues;
• Have a board of directors of which at least 25 percent of its members are eligible to receive services, and at least 51 percent of its members are attorneys; and
• Adhere to policies put forth by the MLAC Board of Directors.
These policies, other requirements, and expectations are set forth in the applications. The organization’s executive director must submit assurances that, if awarded funds, the organization will comply with all policies and requirements.
A list of organizations currently funded by MLAC appears here.
Additional Funding
In coming months applications may be posted for these additional grants:
Civil Legal Aid to Victims of Crime
Greater Boston Immigrant Defense Fund
Massachusetts Immigrant Legal Assistance Fund