The IOLA Fund's (IOLA) mission is to support those qualified non-profit organizations throughout New York State that will most efficiently and effectively provide stable, economical and high quality civil legal representation to eligible clients and will improve the administration of justice.In furtherance of its mission, and in recognition that no single program can satisfy the documented unmet need for civil legal services, IOLA supports a variety of programs to ensure the delivery of a full range of civil legal services to low income New Yorkers through a comprehensive, well-coordinated statewide system. Such programs include, but are not limited to: staff attorney programs, pro bono programs, specialized legal services programs, multi-service programs, alternative dispute resolution programs and support and technical assistance programs for the legal services delivery system.For the 2026 through 2030 fiscal years, IOLA anticipates disbursing up to $562.5 million over the course of the five fiscal years. Awards will be made for the entire 5-year term, with increases per fiscal year built into the total amount awarded for the 5-year term. Awards are subject to available IOLA funding, the State of New York Contract for Grants, and the IOLA Fund's appropriation under the NYS Budget.
