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How to Apply for a Technology Initiative Grant | LSC - Legal Services Corporation: America's Partner for Equal Justice How to Apply for a Technology Initiative Grant The LSC Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) program funds technology projects to provide greater access to high quality legal assistance and information for low-income Americans.
Learn about the eligibility requirements, application information and resources to apply for a Technology Initiative Grant. The TIG FY2026 Funding Cycle opens in late February 2026. Please view the funding notice for more information.
Event Date TIG Program Announcement February 23, 2026 2026 TIG Cycle Information Webinar March 3, 2026 Technical Assistance Calls with Regional TIG Staff Late February to March 2026 Pre-Applications Due (General Category and Sustainability, Enhancement, and Adoption SEA) April 10, 2026 Launch of Technology Improvement Project Application System April 1, 2026 Technology Improvement Project (TIP) Application Webinar April 1, 2026 Invitations for Full Applications (General Category and Sustainability, Enhancement, and Adoption (SEA); Launch of TIG Planning Grant Application System May 11, 2026 Technology Improvement Project (TIP) Applications Due May 22, 2026 Full Applications Due (General & SEA Categories) June 30, 2026 Award Notifications October 2026 The TIG Team held the 2026 TIG Cycle Information Webinar on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET Watch the Webinar Recording How to Apply for a Technology Initiative Grant The TIG application process in the General TIG category begins with the submission of a brief Pre-Application to apply for funding.
The submission of a Pre-Application enables a prospective grantee to get feedback on their project idea. We invite full proposals for those projects that have a reasonable chance of success in the grant competition process based on LSC’s analysis of the information provided in the Pre-Application. Below are links to the Pre-Application Resource Guide and Pre-Application Module.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact TIG staff with any questions or to get information about prior TIG projects. Please note that applicants for Technology Improvement Projects (TIPs) category do not need to submit Pre-Applications.
2026 TIG Pre-Application Resource Guide Watch the 2026 TIG Cycle Information Webinar Recording Submit a Full TIG Application For proposals in the TIG General and the Sustainability, Enhancement, and Adoption (SEA) categories, LSC invites successful pre-applicants to submit a Full Application in the LSC GrantEase online system. Full applications are due on June 30, 2025.
LSC will host an informational meeting for invited applicants on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. EDT.
2026 TIG Full Application Guide – Coming Soon Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) applicants must be current grantees of LSC Basic Field-General, Basic Field-Migrant, or Basic Field-Native American grants. Although other entities are not eligible to apply, they are encouraged to participate as project partners.
Applicants must be up to date according to the milestone/payment schedule on any existing TIG projects prior to submitting a new TIG application. TIGs will not be awarded to any applicant unless the applicant has made satisfactory progress on all TIGs previously awarded to it and is not currently subject to any short funding (i.e., less than one year) on basic field grants.
Current LSC Basic Field Grant Recipients How to Apply for a Sustainability, Enhancement, and Adoption Grant More About Sustainability, Enhancement, and Adoption Grants The Sustainability, Enhancement, and Adoption (SEA) category allows TIG grantees to build upon a specific project and its technologies, ensure that their TIG-funded work is effectively integrated into the service delivery system, and complete the project activities necessary to ensure the initiative’s long-term success.
SEA grants have a 24-month term and a recommended minimum funding request of $40,000. Applicants must submit a pre-application to be eligible for an invitation to submit a full application. Submit a SEA Pre-Application The TIG application process in the Sustainability, Enhancement, and Adoption (SEA) category now begins with the submission of a brief Pre-Application to apply for funding.
The submission of a Pre-Application enables a prospective grantee to get feedback on their project idea. We invite full proposals for those projects that have a reasonable chance of success in the grant competition process based on LSC’s analysis of the information provided in the Pre-Application.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact TIG staff with any questions or to get information about prior successful SEA project proposals and projects. Please note that applicants for the Technology Improvement Project (TIP) category do not need to submit Pre-Applications.
2026 TIG Pre-Application Resource Guide Watch the 2026 TIG Cycle Information Webinar Recording Submit a SEA Full Application For proposals in the TIG General and the Sustainability, Enhancement, and Adoption (SEA) categories, LSC invites successful pre-applicants to submit a Full Application in the LSC GrantEase online system. Full applications are due on June 30, 2026.
LSC will host an informational meeting for invited applicants on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. EDT 2026 TIG Full Application Guide – Coming Soon SEA, formerly known as AEE, applicants must be nearing completion or have recently completed (within the last three years) a successful TIG.
They must be current grantees of LSC Basic Field-General, Basic Field-Migrant, or Basic Field-Native American grants that are not subject to short-funding (i.e., funding less than one year) on their Basic Field Grant. Applicants must be up to date according to the milestone/payment schedule on any existing TIG projects before applying.
How to Apply for a Technology Improvement Project More about the Technology Improvement Project Grant Technology Improvement Projects (TIP) grants are available to fund a technology assessment, information security audit, business process improvement, or technology planning process. The maximum amount for funding requests in this category is $35,000, and they are 12- or 18-month projects.
TIP applications are shorter and simpler than a full TIG application. There is no pre-application or invitation requirement. Register for the 2026 TIP Application Webinar Watch the 2026 TIG Cycle Information Webinar Recording Submit a Technology Improvement Project Application Technology Improvement Project (TIP) applications are available in GrantEase, LSC's online grant management system.
They are due on May 22, 2026. See the TIP Application guidance below for instructions on how to create and submit an application. LSC will host an informational webinar on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.
m. EDT. Click the link below to register.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact TIG staff with any questions.
2026 TIP Application Guide Register for the 2026 TIP Application Webinar Watch the 2026 TIG Cycle Information Webinar Recording Technology Improvement Project applicants must be current grantees of LSC Basic Field-General, Basic Field-Migrant, or Basic Field-Native American grants that are not subject to short-funding (i.e., funding less than one year) on their basic field grant award.
Applicants must be up-to-date according to the milestone/payment schedule on any existing TIG projects before submitting a TIP application.
Current LSC Basic Field Grant Recipients TIG Projects Funded by Year How to Apply for a TIG Planning Grant More About the TIG Planning Grants New in 2026, the TIG Planning grant category allows LSC grantees to set aside adequate time and resources to carefully define and scope out a particularly innovative, complex or transformative technology project before applying for a traditional General TIG.
This grant category will have a two-phase structure. Phase 1 of a TIG Planning Grant will focus on project definition and planning activities, including needs assessment; requirements gathering; conducting Requests for Information (RFIs) to research potential vendors and obtain realistic cost estimates; roadmap development; preparation of a detailed implementation plan and budget; and other necessary planning activities.
The grant term for Phase 1 of a Planning Grant can be 6 or 12 months, and LSC will fund this phase at a maximum of $75,000. After the initial phase of a TIG Planning Grant, grantees can submit a request for additional funding for Phase 2 of the project, Implementation. LSC will open a special TIG application opportunity for Grantees who have successfully completed the initial phase of the TIG Planning Grant.
Phase 1 TIG Planning Grant awards do not guarantee funding for Phase 2. The initial phase of the TIG Planning Grant category does not require a pre-application. LSC will open the application system and provide guidance for this grant category by May 11, 2026.
The application deadline for TIG Planning Grant applications is June 30, 2026. Submit a TIG Planning Grant Application TIG Planning Grants applications will be available in GrantEase, LSC's online grant management system, beginning May 11, 2026. Applications are due by June 30, 2026, unless you’ve requested and received an extension.
See the TIG Planning Grant Application Guidance below for instructions on creating and submitting an application. LSC will host an informational meeting for invited applicants on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p. m.
EDT. 2026 TIG Planning Grant Application Guide – Coming Soon TIG Planning Grant applicants must be current grantees of LSC Basic Field-General, Basic Field-Migrant, or Basic Field-Native American grants that are not subject to short-funding (i.e., funding less than one year) on their basic field grant award.
Applicants must be up-to-date according to the milestone/payment schedule on any existing TIG projects before submitting a TIP application. Current LSC Basic Field grant recipients TIG Projects Funded by Year GrantEase Training Resources and Videos Visit the GrantEase Training page for more information on completing your Technology Initiative Grant application.
All TIG-specific trainings will be posted on this page, including video guides (see Special Grants Videos) and user manuals with screenshots and step-by-step instructions for completing a pre-application or application in GrantEase. Reach out if you have questions about our current funding cycle or past awards.
Eric Mathison , Grant Coordinator Angela Tripp, South Region LaDierdre Johnson , North Region Jane Ribadeneyra , West Region Technology Initiative Grant (TIG)
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