D.C. Code § 4-2101: Community legal education and resources grant program.

(a)

There is established a Community Legal Education and Resources Grant Program ("Program") to be administered by the Mayor to provide grants, pursuant to part B of subchapter XII-A of Chapter 3 of Title 1, to legal services providers to deliver legal services.

(b)

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the Program, including rules governing the:

(1)

Types of legal services projects eligible for grant funding;

(2)

Application process and timing; and

(3)

Monitoring of Program performance and reporting requirements.

(c)

For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(1)

"Legal services" means:

(A)

Legal representation of District residents, including through the provision of legal advice, brief services, and limited-scope representation; or

(B)

Training of attorneys in legal issues.

(2)

"Legal services provider" means:

(A)

A nonprofit organization;

(B)

A private entity that partners with a nonprofit organization; or

(C)

A private entity utilizing pro bono legal assistance.