News & announcements

WisTAF announces 2026-2027 grants to assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse

The Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, Inc. (WisTAF) will distribute $440,450 to 9 organizations to help people throughout Wisconsin to address civil legal needs related to domestic violence and sexual abuse (DVSA). more

WisTAF makes fourth round of Legal Aid Advancement grants

WisTAF distributed Legal Aid Advancement (LAA) grants to 14 civil legal aid providers. more

WisTAF makes continuation funding awards for Afghan Immigration-Related Legal Assistance

The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation made the following grant awards, utilizing newly available continuation funding in the Afghan Immigration-Related Legal Services (AIRLA) program. more

WisTAF makes 2026 Direct Legal Services grants

The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation determined the following 2026 grant levels and recipients for the Direct Legal Services program. The awards were determined at the Board's meeting on October 8, 2025. more

WisTAF announces 2025-2026 grants to assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse

The Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, Inc. will distribute $450,000 to 11 organizations to help people throughout Wisconsin to address civil legal needs related to domestic violence and sexual abuse (DVSA). more

State budget update

The 2025-2027 Wisconsin Biennial Budget does not include an increase in civil legal aid funding. However, regardless of the final result the civil legal aid community made great strides. more

PILSF increase takes effect

The first increase in the Public Interest Legal Services Fund took effect in July. The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted earlier this year to increase the assessment that supports the fund, enabling more people of limited means to access justice in Wisconsin. more

WisTAF makes third round of Legal Aid Advancement Grants

WisTAF made a third round of Legal Aid Advancement (LAA) grants. A total of $3 million was distributed to 15 organizations that provide civil legal aid to people in Wisconsin who need access to justice but cannot afford to pay for professional legal services. more

PILSF increase before Supreme Court

A petition before the Wisconsin Supreme Court would increase the Public Interest Legal Services Fund (PILSF) assessment for the first time in 20 years. more

WisTAF Board makes 2025 Direct Legal Services grant awards

The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation determined 2025 grant levels and recipients for the Direct Legal Services program. more