Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request

To meet the urgent needs of low-income Americans, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) seeks $2.132 billion for FY 2026.
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2026 Budget Request Cover

Summary/Overview

To meet the urgent needs of low-income Americans, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) seeks $2.132 billion for FY 2026. This is an increase of $335 million over our FY 2025 request, all of which would go to “Basic Field” grants to independent legal aid organizations that provide legal services to eligible Americans. LSC approves grantee applications to provide legal services and ensures continual oversight of all organizations.