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.

Funding Availability

The TIG FY2024 Funding Cycle opened in mid-January 2024. Please view the funding notice for more information.

EventDate
TIG Program AnnouncementJanuary 17, 2024
TIG Information WebinarFebruary 13, 2024
Technical Assistance Calls with Regional TIG StaffFebruary to Early March 2024
Pre-Application Due (General Category)March 11, 2024
Launch of Technology Improvement Project Application SystemApril 1, 2024
Launch of New Adoption, Enhancement, and Expansion ApplicationApril 1, 2024
Invitation for Full Applications (General Category)Mid-April, 2024
Technology Improvement Project Applications DueMay 20, 2024
Adoption, Enhancement, and Expansion Applications DueJune 3, 2024
Full Applications Due (General Category)June 3, 2024
Award AnnouncementsOctober 2024
The TIG Team will hold the 2024 TIG Cycle Information Webinar on Tuesday, February 13 at 3 p.m. EST
How to Apply for a Technology Initiative Grant
Submit a Pre-Application

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 and the Adoption, Expansion, and Enhancement categories do not need to submit Pre-Applications.

Submit a Full TIG Application

For proposals in the General TIG category, LSC invites successful pre-applicants to submit a Full Application in the LSC GrantEase online system. Full applications are due on June 2, 2023.

LSC is hosting an informational webinar for invited applicants on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 3 p.m. EDT.

Eligibility

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.

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.

 

Submit a Technology Improvement Project Application

Technology Improvement Project (TIP) applications are available in GrantEase, LSC's online grant management system. TIP applications are due on May 19, 2023. See the TIP Application guidance below on how to create and submit an application.

LSC is hosting an informational webinar on April 27, 2023, about the TIG application process. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact TIG staff with any questions.

 

Eligibility

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.

How to Apply under Adoption, Enhancement, and Expansion
More about Adoption, Enhancement, and Expansion Grants

In 2023, LSC launched the Adoption, Enhancement, and Expansion (AEE) Grants category to fund successful TIG projects focusing on integration, expansion, and enhancement. This initiative aims to ensure long-term success and widespread use of mature technologies within the legal services community. AEE awards have 24-month terms with a recommended minimum funding request of $40,000.

Submit an Adoption, Enhancement, and Expansion Application

Adoption, Enhancement, and Expansion (AEE) applications were launched in GrantEase, LSC's online grant management system, the week of April 10, 2023. AEE applications are due on June 2, 2023. The AEE guide linked below includes instructions on how to create and submit an application.

LSC is hosting an informational webinar on April 27, 2023, about the TIG application process. Prospective applicants are also encouraged to contact TIG staff with any questions. 

Eligibility

AEE applicants must be nearing completion or have recently completed 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 prior to applying.

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.

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Download Files

Title of File or Publication Size Format
2024 TIG Pre-Application Guide 415.97kb PDF Download
2023 TIG General Category Application Guide.pdf 2.15mb PDF Download
2023 TIG - AEE Category Application Guide.pdf 2.23mb PDF Download
2023 TIG - TIP Category Application Guide.pdf 1.21mb PDF Download

Contact the TIG Team

Reach out if you have questions about our current funding cycle or past awards.

TIG Staff

Eric Mathison, Grant Coordinator

TBA, South Region

Glenn Rawdon, North Region

Jane Ribadeneyra, West Region