– Legal Services Directory
🏛 IOLA Fund of the State of New York
✓ Free, no account · Source: New York SFS Grant Opportunity Portal · Last verified Jul 15, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for not-for-profit organizations providing legal services in New York State. Organizations must be registered as not-for-profit entities eligible to receive state funding. The grant supports development and implementation of a legal services directory project. Geographic scope is limited to New York State.
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Program description
IOLA – Legal Services Directory is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the IOLA Fund of the State of New York. Total program funding is approximately $1,250,000. Eligible applicants: Not-For-Profit. Focus area: Justice Services. Project period: 0 Month(s). Applications are due 2026-07-30. Posted through the New York State Grant Opportunity Portal in the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Completed application form via SFS portal
- Project narrative/proposal
- Organizational budget and budget narrative
- Proof of not-for-profit status
- Evidence of mission alignment with legal services
Program contact
- 👤 Kristen Thompson
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Not-for-profit organizations focused on legal services and justice services.
Is there a cost-share requirement?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant.
When is the deadline?
The application deadline is July 30, 2026.
What is the total funding available?
The program has approximately $1,250,000 in total funding available.
How do I submit my application?
Applications are submitted through the New York State Grant Opportunity Portal in the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly explain how your legal services directory will serve New York residents and address gaps in legal service access.
- Align your project scope with the IOLA Fund's mission of supporting legal services and justice programs.
- Detail your organization's capacity to develop and maintain a high-quality directory resource.
- Show how your directory will improve coordination among legal service providers across the state.
- Document your technical infrastructure for hosting and updating the directory over time.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague project scope without concrete deliverables or timeline. Failure to demonstrate how the directory fills a gap in existing legal services resources. Weak plan for ongoing maintenance and updating of directory information.
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