Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

April 1, 2027

358 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Discretionary Grants

Funder: Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation (COLTAF)

Geographic Scope: Colorado

Funding Priorities: COLTAF's discretionary grants support programs that:

  • Assist in providing legal services to seniors and low-income Coloradans

  • Improve the delivery of legal services

  • Promote knowledge and awareness of the law in the community

  • Improve the administration of justice
  • Focus Areas:

  • Legal aid for low-income populations

  • Services for seniors

  • Access to justice initiatives

  • Legal education and community awareness

  • Justice system improvements
  • Funding Structure:
    COLTAF distributes approximately 20% of available grant funds through competitive discretionary and pro bono grant programs. Generally, 80% of grant funds go to Colorado Legal Services (the state's primary civil legal aid provider).

    Recent Award Distribution (2024-2025):

  • $1.15 million distributed to legal aid organizations

  • Example awards ranged from $55,000 to $288,428
  • Eligibility:

  • Organizations must serve Colorado

  • Must align with COLTAF's funding purposes

  • Organizations may request general support or funding for specific programs

  • Current grantees must submit 2025 grant reports with their 2026 applications
  • Contact: Jessie Clark-Daugherty, Associate Director

    Website: coltaf.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Initial Contact: Contact COLTAF staff before applying (recommended first step)

    2. Access Application Portal: Submit applications through COLTAF's online grant portal at coltaf.org

    3. Application Requirements:
    - Complete online application form
    - Current grantees must upload completed 2025 grant report as attachment
    - Organizations applying for both discretionary and pro bono funding must submit separate applications for each grant type

    4. Optional Q&A Sessions: Attend "Ask Us Anything" Zoom sessions to:
    - Clarify eligibility requirements
    - Learn more about funding priorities
    - Ask questions about application process
    - Better understand reporting expectations
    - Connect directly with COLTAF staff

      Required Materials

    • Grant application form (submitted through online portal)
    • 2025 grant report (for current grantees, as attachment)
    • Separate applications if applying for both discretionary and pro bono funding

      Contact Information

    • Jessie Clark-Daugherty, Associate Director (general questions)
    • Emily Tow (Q&A session registration)
    • Email: info@coltaf.org
    • Phone: 1.555.555.555

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    human-servicessocial-services

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