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.

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Key Dates

The TIG FY2025 Funding Cycle opens in mid-January 2025. Please view the funding notice for more information.

EventDate
TIG Program AnnouncementJanuary 21, 2025
2025 TIG Cycle Information WebinarJanuary 29, 2025
Technical Assistance Calls with Regional TIG StaffFebruary to Early March 2025
Pre-Applications Due (General Category and Sustainability, Enhancement, and Adoption SEA)
 
March 21, 2025
Launch of Technology Improvement Project Application SystemApril 1, 2025
Technology Improvement Project (TIP) Application WebinarApril 2, 2025
Invitation for Full Applications (General Category and Sustainability,     April 2025
Enhancement, and Adoption (SEA)
April 2025
Technology Improvement Project (TIP) Applications DueMay 23, 2025
Full Applications Due (General & SEA Categories)June 18, 2025
Award NotificationsOctober 2025
Register for the TIP Application Webinar

The TIG Team will hold the 2025 Technology Improvement Project (TIP) Application Webinar on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Register below to register or watch the on-demand recording.

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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 (TIPs) category do not need to submit Pre-Applications.

Submit a Full TIG Application

LSC invites successful pre-applicants in the TIG General and the Sustainability, Enhancement, and Adoption (SEA) categories to submit a Full Application through the LSC GrantEase online system by June 18, 2025.

LSC will host an informational meeting for invited applicants on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

2025 TIG Full Application Guide – Coming Soon!

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 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 for the Sustainability, Enhancement, and Adoption (SEA) category begins with the submission of a Pre-Application. Submitting a Pre-Application allows prospective grantees to receive feedback on their project ideas. Based on LSC’s analysis of the information provided, we invite full proposals for projects that demonstrate a reasonable chance of success in the grant competition. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact TIG staff with any questions or to request information about previously successful SEA proposals and projects. 

Submit a Full SEA Application

LSC invites successful pre-applicants in the TIG General and Sustainability, Enhancement, and Adoption (SEA) categories to submit a Full Application through the GrantEase online system by June 18, 2025.

LSC will host an informational meeting for invited applicants on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

2025 TIG SEA Application Guide – Coming Soon!

Eligibility

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.

 

Submit a Technology Improvement Project Application

Technology Improvement Project (TIP) applications are available in GrantEase, LSC's online grant management system. Applications are due by May 23, 2025. See the TIP Application Guidance below for instructions on creating and submitting an application.

LSC will host an informational webinar on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Use the link below to register. 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.

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 General Category Application Guide 1.29mb PDF Download
2024 TIG - SEA Category Application Guide 972.02kb PDF Download
2024 TIG - TIP Category Application Guide 851.59kb PDF Download
2024 TIG Pre-Application Guide 415.97kb 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

Angela Tripp, South Region

LaDierdre Johnson, North Region

Jane Ribadeneyra, West Region

MJ Smith, TIPs and Special Projects