The Bigglesworth Family Foundation aims to create systemic change by enhancing the capacity of non-profit organizations. Focused on addressing delivery system and historic challenges, it seeks to support programs with sector-wide impact potential. It collaborates with partners in legal services and technology to enhance access for underserved and underrepresented communities and aims to break the cycle of poverty.
The grant program focuses on supporting legal services through three main areas: Innovative & Replicable (I&R) Grants for new models that enhance organizational effectiveness and can be shared across the sector; Sector Supporting Grants for organizations that aid legal services programs in training, technical assistance, research, and advocacy; and Recruitment & Retention Grants to ensure a consistent pipeline of legal services professionals through support for loan forgiveness, assistance programs, fellowships, and staff well-being. Additionally, Advocacy Grants fund efforts to bolster the legal service sector's broader goals.