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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Mar 16, 2026

The Tennessee Bar Foundation has opened the 2026–2027 grant application process for the Tennessee Legal Initiatives Fund (TLIF). Launched in 2018, the grant program focuses on projects that broaden the capacity of organizations across the state that help break the cycle of poverty and overcome barriers to justice through civil legal services and education. The 2026-2027 application features three distinct funding categories designed to meet the diverse needs of service providers. Prospective grantees may apply in the Rapid Innovation, Capacity Building & Readiness, or Implementation & Scaling categories. Interested organizations may review eligibility requirements and information on the foundation’s website. The deadline to submit grant applications is May 8 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. Read more in a news release from the foundation and email info@tnbarfoundation.org with any questions.