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.