2009 Foreclosure Grant Cycle Announcement

The Institute for Foreclosure Legal Assistance is proud to announce we will be funding a new grant cycle starting on January 1st, 2009. This three year grant is available to legal service programs addressing the current foreclosure crises by providing the necessary funds to hire an attorney.  If interested, please see the link below for the Request for Proposal.  All paperwork should be submitted by October 31st, 2008

To hear a recording of the pre-proposal conference call, please call the number below.
North America Toll Free: 1 888 203-1112, Toll: 1 719 457-0820
Toronto Toll: 1-647-436-0148
Replay Passcode: 61904777

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to write us at grants@naca.net

Future Dates

IFLA Intensive Training Session
New Orleans, LA
December 4-5, 2008

IFLA Intensive Training Session
Raleigh, NC
March 5-6, 2009

IFLA Intensive Training Session
Philadelphia, PA
June 4-5, 2009

  
Previous Dates

IFLA Intensive Training Session
Poverty Law Conference
Austin, TX
April 23, 2008
Conference sponsored by Institute for Foreclosure Legal Assistance and The State Bar of Texas

Overview:

  • Institue for Foreclose Legal Assistance sponsored discussions on the foreclosure crises and how it related to impoverished individuals
  • Some of the topics included “Housing and Eviction Law Updates”, “Handling Emergency Matters in a Housing Context” and “Foreclosure Defense Using Texas Law”

IFLA Intensive Training Session
In person and video conference
Ohio State Bar Association
Columbus, Ohio
March 10-11th
Conference sponsored by Institute for Foreclosure Legal Assistance

Overview:

    • Institute for Foreclose Legal Assistance sponsored discussions on foreclosure in partnership with Supreme Court of Ohio, The Ohio Attorney General, The Ohio State Bar Association and legal services programs.
    • Through the live presentation and video conferencing, this discussion reached approximately 368 attorneys.

    IFLA Intensive Training Session
    Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center
    127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH. 44114
    September 4, 2008

    Overview:

    • Coincided with The NACA 2008 Mortgage Lending Litigation Conference on September 5-7th.

    IFLA Foreclosure Legal Assistance Recoverable Grants ProgramRecoverable Grant Program

    The Institute for Foreclosure Legal Assistance is pleased to announce the following private attorneys and legal service programs as recipients for funding under the IFLA Recoverable Grant Program. (Programs listed alphabetically)

    Civil Justice Inc. 

    Legal Aid of Manasota, Inc.

    Pittman, Alexander, Cook & Associates

    Vermont Legal Aid

    The goal of the Recoverable Grants Program is to fund reasonable costs associated with impact litigation for borrowers in danger of losing their homes through foreclosure.

    The Institute for Foreclosure Legal Assistance (IFLA), a project of the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) and managed by the National Association of Consumer Advocates, is pleased to announce that it is accepting proposals from private attorneys and non-profit legal entities to fund litigation costs associated with assisting borrowers in danger of losing thier homes through foreclosure.

    IFLA Foreclosure Legal Assistance Recoverable Grants Documents

    Guidelines for Foreclosure Legal Assistance Recoverable Grants (Word Document)
    Recoverable Grant Application Form (Word Document)