WASHINGTON— The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that it is
awarding a Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) in the amount of $212,459 to Southeast
Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS). SLLS will use this funding to develop a statewide web
application to enhance legal issue identification and streamline referrals for
Louisianans in need.
Since 2000, the TIG program has distributed annual grants to legal services providers
across the United States. This year, LSC is awarding 31 grants totaling $5.9 million to
organizations in 22 states.
“LSC is proud to promote innovative solutions to the access to justice crisis, including
supporting legal aid organizations’ efforts to embrace useful technology tools,” says
LSC President Ron Flagg. “The technology Initiative Grants support projects that
improve the delivery of legal services and information to people who need support
navigating serious civil legal problems that impact their housing, debt, employment
or family.”
LSC has awarded 923 grants since the program’s inception —totaling more than $91
million to fund legal aid technology projects. Grant recipients have used this funding
to enhance cybersecurity, build educational platforms, strengthen program capacity
and support the work of pro bono attorneys.
SLLS will use their funding to develop a statewide web application to enhance legal
issue identification and streamline referrals for Louisianans in need. By collaborating
with the Louisiana 211 program, they will equip them to better assist callers,
particularly in rural areas where legal resources are scarce. Key features will include
an AI-driven legal issue search, a user-friendly screening tool, and a smart referral

algorithm. By providing targeted training, we aim to empower both partners and
clients, ultimately enhancing access to civil legal support across Louisiana.
Representative Troy A. Carter (LA-2) congratulated SLLS on receiving this funding.
“This funding marks a major step forward in bridging the justice gap across
Louisiana. Developing a statewide web application with AI-driven tools and a smart
referral system will make it easier for Louisianans, especially in rural areas, to
connect to critical legal resources. This initiative, in partnership with Louisiana 211,
will greatly expand access to civil legal aid, empowering individuals and
strengthening our communities statewide,” said Congressman Troy A. Carter
Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is an independent nonprofit established by Congress
in 1974. For 50 years, LSC has provided financial support for civil legal aid to low-
income Americans. The Corporation currently provides funding to 130 independent
nonprofit legal aid programs in every state, the District of Columbia, and U.S.
territories.