Foreclosure Prevention and Community Redevelopment Legal Assistance

In this grant program, civil legal aid organizations employ innovative strategies while empowering individuals and families of limited means to stay in their homes and become economically self-sufficient. At the same time, providers work at the community level to help groups facing disadvantage to stabilize and revitalize.

In 2022, the program assisted more than 1,200 low-income individuals and families. Providers reported the grant catalyzed positive evolution in their work, such as new or strengthened partnerships with community organizations. 

The program is funded by a settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice and Bank of America related to claims of mortgage-related fraud leading up to the 2007-2008 financial crisis.

All grants available under this program have been disbursed and no new funding is anticipated.