TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 29, 2026

The Tennessee Bar Foundation has announced its 2026 grant awards have totaled more than $4 million — the largest grant amount in the history of the program. According to a news release, this year’s grants will go to 41 recipients, reaching residents in all Tennessee counties. Projects funded include individual legal representation, legal clinics and navigation, dispute mediation, housing advocacy, and specialized assistance for survivors of domestic violence. The funds, distributed through the IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts) program, provide critical resources for organizations that provide direct civil legal services to the poor and for programs that improve the administration of justice. With this latest round of funding, the foundation has awarded more than $34 million in grants since its inception. See the full list of grant recipients and read more in a news release from the foundation.

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