lscs technology initiative grant (tig) program: eligibility, application process and reporting...
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LSC’s Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) Program: Eligibility, Application Process and Reporting Requirements
TIG Staff: Bristow Hardin, Magali Khalkho, Glenn Rawdon, Jane Ribadeneyra
History of TIG
LSC’s Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) program began in 2000 when Congress appropriated $5 million for special grants to improve access to justice through technology
Since 2000, 413 grants, totaling over $33 million Projects funded demonstrate Innovation,
Replication, and Sustainability in the use of technology
TIG 2010 Funding
Approximately $3.4 million will be available for 2010 grant awards
Letters of Intent (LOI) due March 1 Programs invited to submit full applications on
April 2 Full applications due May 21 Funding awards made in early September Projects begin January 2011
TIG 2010 Letters of IntentEligibility
Only LSC program grantees are eligible to apply for TIG funds. Other entities are encouraged to participate as project partners.
Programs should be up to date on all previous TIG grants prior to submitting a LOI.
TIG 2010 Grant Categories
LSC will accept projects in three application categories for 2010:WebsiteReplicationOpen Category
TIG 2010 Grant Categories Websites
Renewal Websites - $25,000 maxContinuation Websites - $25,000 max
Note: 2010 will be the last year for Renewal and Continuation Website Grants
Website Improvement & Innovation (new) Initiatives to expand the use of websites Add new tools, promote traffic, build community
and increase effectiveness to better serve the community, partners, advocates and client population
TIG 2010 Grant CategoriesReplication – to implement tested methodologies and technologies from previous TIG projects
Replication of Previous TIG Projects – e.g., look at projects where software or content has been created and is available at no (or low) cost
Automated Form Replication – identify Hot Docs and A2J templates on LawHelp Interactive National HotDocs Server (https://lawhelpinteractive.org) that can be replicated for your jurisdiction
Look for Replication Info on the TIG website http://tig.lsc.gov/currenttigcycle.php
TIG 2010 Grant Categories Open Category – designated for projects that:
Implement new or innovative approaches for using technology in legal services
Enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of other TIG initiatives
Enable grantees to substantially increase or improve services provided to their client communities
Proposals that would have broad applicability or impact are strongly encouraged
TIG 2010 Areas of Interest
Board Training and Oversight
Changing Service Demands Caused by the Economic Crisis
Increasing Access to Legal Assistance for Limited English Proficient Client Populations
Improving Fiscal Operations
TIG 2010 LOI Requirements
One Project per Letter of Intent; applicants may submit multiple LOIs
Submit online at http://tig.lsc.gov Reminder: Programs should be up to date
according to the milestone schedule on all previous TIG grants prior to submitting a LOI.
What’s Needed in the LOI
Grant Category Description of Project Major Benefits Estimated Costs Major Partners Innovation/Replication/Sustainability
LSC Grants Home Pagehttp://grants.lsc.gov
Create a New LOI
Choose Category
Complete LOI
Save Your Work!
Proof and Submit
Create New LOI or Exit
Tips & Resources for an LOI Include IT staff, project managers and
expected users from the beginning Talk to past TIG recipients Check the TIG website for information about
past TIG projects: http://tig.lsc.gov/approvedfinalprojectreports.php
Pro Bono Net LSNTAP A2J Author
What Comes Next: Full Applications
In early April, LSC invites successful LOI applications to submit a full application in the LSC Grants online system
Full Applications will be looking for:Project Budget, including TIG funding,
program contribution, partner funding, and narratives on each item
Project Narrative, including what is proposed, why it is proposed, and what it will accomplish
Full TIG Applications
Full Applications will also be looking for: Need for the Project Goals and Objectives State Justice Community Partnerships Replication Potential Program Capacity and Staffing Past Performance Sustainability of the Project Milestones Letters of Support
2009 Grant Awards
38 Grants in 2009, ranging from $12,000 to $500,000 for the operation of the National Document Assembly project.
Median grant award was $50,000 Complete list can be found at:
http://tig.lsc.gov/TIG/2009_TIG_Awards.pdf Typical projects last 12 to 24 months plus an
additional 3 months for final report
What happens after you receive a TIG award?
LSC will notify successful applicants in early September
Program director and board chair sign the grant award acceptance and grant assurances form
Initial payment is sent late fall, 2010 Grant project begins January, 2011 At least one program staff attends TIG
Conference in January, 2011
TIG Reporting Requirements Within 30 days of the end of each payment
period, recipient submits payment request and milestone completion reports through the Online Milestone Reporting System
Grantees cannot receive the second grant payment until they have submitted an approved evaluation plan
Final payment is sent after the project’s Final Report (which includes project evaluation) is approved by LSC
LSNTAP Training on Reporting System TBA
Two Online Reporting Systems
What should I expect once I submit a payment request? Review by TIG staff for completeness
Follow milestones instructions and make sure you answer each milestone precisely
You may be contacted for additional questions Final review and approval for payment by OPP
director Payment is processed Timeframe for this process: 4-6 weeks if all
information required is submitted on time
TIG 2010 Timeline
March 1: Letters of Intent Due April 2: LSC notifies successful LOI applicants May 21: Full TIG Applications Due September: LSC notifies successful applicants
of grant awards January, 2011: TIG Conference and Projects
begin
Additional Resources LSC’s TIG Website: http://tig.lsc.gov LSNTAP’s Tech Library (http://lsntap.org/techlibrary) LSNTAP Staff:
Rachel Medina, Training Project Coordinator, [email protected];
David Bonebrake, Help Desk and OST Project Coordinator, [email protected];
Kathleen Brockel, Director, [email protected] Pro Bono Net’s Document Assembly Support Site:
http://www.probono.net/dasupport/library/folder.204351-FundraisingSustainability Contact Claudia Johnson, [email protected] for password,
other questions and brainstorming ideas. Pro Bono Net’s Live Help Toolkit:
http://www.probono.net/library/attachment.158884 A2J Author: http://www.a2jauthor.org
TIG Staff Contacts Monica Guzikowski – Intern
Bristow Hardin – Evaluations and Final [email protected]
Magali Khalkho – Payment Requests and [email protected]
Glenn Rawdon – Grant Management for West & North:AK, AZ, CA, CA, CO, CT, DC, GU, HI, ID, IL, IA, KS, MA, MI, MP, MN, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, [email protected]
Jane Ribadeneyra – Grant Management for South & North:AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NC, OH, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, VT, VI, VA, WV, [email protected]