MSHDA's Homeownership Counseling Program National Mortgage Settlement Notice of Funds Availability for Legal Services

• Support individuals impacted by the foreclosure crisis.
• Provide free foreclosure-related legal assistance to homeowners throughout the state.  
• Increase, sustain or prevent a reduction in a non-profit legal service's provider's ability to deliver thoughtful, effective foreclosure-related legal services to a growing number of homeowners in need.
• Focus on staffing consistency, implementing best practices in the delivery of services, quality of services provided and positive case resolution.
• A collaborative model is encouraged and subcontracts are permissible. Preference will be given to existing collaborations already providing statewide foreclosure-related legal services.