Community Economic Development

Community Economic Development

The Florida Community Development Legal Project (FCDL) helps build stronger communities by providing free and low-cost legal services to eligible Florida nonprofit corporations and small businesses serving low-to-moderate-income (LMI) areas. Supported by participating Florida legal aid organizations, The Florida Bar Foundation, and other generous donors, FCDL is helping small businesses and nonprofits overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

Our Focus

Non-profits servicing LMI areas

After-school programs
Therapy services, health clinics
Food pantries, Disaster relief
Job training services
Rent assistance programs
Affordable housing development

Small Businesses

Owned by LMI Individuals
Serving LMI neighborhoods

Our Services

Contract negotiation and drafting
Joint venture / partnership agreements
Board training and general legal advice
Opportunity zones
Community land trusts
Bylaws and articles of incorporation
Small business formation

Non-profit formation
Dispute resolution assistance
Commercial lease negotiations
Tax exemption, tax credits
Financial transactions
Trademarks
Other eligible areas

Eligibility

Located in Broward County
Non-profit servicing *LMI Area
Small business owned by *LMI individuals and servicing *LMI area
For eligibility questions call 754.312.3353

*LMI (low-to-moderate income) means less than 140% of area median income.

Intake

Clients are assisted by appointment only
For assistance or to schedule an appointment call 754.312.3353
You can also contact us via email to sdepointes@legalaid.org

Resources

General Brochure
FCDL Brochure
FCDL Main Website
LSC’s Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center (Civil legal needs of disaster survivors)