Laws, Regulations, and Guidance
LSC restrictions apply to both LSC funding and some non-LSC funding used by grantees. See: Table of LSC Restrictions & Funding Sources
LSC Appropriations
Annual appropriations fund LSC and set rules and restrictions for LSC and grantees.
Inspector General Act
The Inspector General Act creates an independent LSC Office of Inspector General.
Program Letters
Program Letters provide grantees with guidance for compliance with LSC requirements and recommendations.
Advisory Opinions
Advisory Opinions provide interpretations of the LSC Act and regulations.
Rulemaking
Periodically, LSC will adopt, amend or repeal regulations through the rulemaking process. This can be triggered by statutory changes from Congress, strategic initiatives or internal reviews. LSC transparently shares regulations currently under revision, as well as the Rulemaking Protocol that governs this process, the current Rulemaking Agenda, and recently closed rulemakings.
Grantee Guidance
Grantees may seek special guidance or instructions on specific subjects. LSC has compiled commonly sought guidance. Additionally, LSC may issue guidance through webinars, remote meetings and conferences.
LSC provides additional guidance to grantees, including model practices, reporting requirements, training, and fiscal guidance.