The 2008 Technology Initiative Grant cycle has officially begun. Approximately $2.1 million dollars are available to fund innovative projects at LSC-funded programs that promote increased access to justice and high-quality civil legal services through the use of technology.

Grants will be available for projects seeking to improve statewide legal assistance web sites, replicate successful TIG projects in other states or communities, or to launch new projects. LSC will continue its partnership with the State Justice Institute, which will provide matching funds to support TIG projects aimed at helping self-represented litigants in court.

Letters of Intent to Compete are due by February 15, 2008, and should be submitted using the online Letter of Intent system, available here: http://www.tig.lsc.gov/systems.php. For additional guidance download the Request for Letters of Intent to Apply for 2008 Grant Funding.

For more information about Technology Initiative Grants, visit www.tig.lsc.gov or inquire at techgrants@lsc.gov.