How much funding does Other Legal Services Grants (Zone Grants) provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Other Legal Services Grants (Zone Grants)?

The deadline is December 12, 2026.

Who is eligible for Other Legal Services Grants (Zone Grants)?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Other Legal Services Grants (Zone Grants) offered?

Other Legal Services Grants (Zone Grants) has 2 deadlines a year: September 30, October 31. The next deadline is expected December 12, 2026.

Other Legal Services Grants (Zone Grants)

Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

December 12, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Current deadline: December 12, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: September 30 · October 31

From the program guidelines: “For Period Ending September 30: reports due by October 31”

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Must be not-for-profit Pennsylvania corporation
Must operate primarily within Pennsylvania
Primary purpose must be provision of civil legal representation without charge
Must expend at least 50% of total audited resources on delivery of free civil legal representation to Pennsylvanians living at or below 187.5% of the Federal Poverty Level

Overview

Other Legal Services Grants (Zone Grants)

Funder: Pennsylvania IOLTA Board

Overview: These are competitive grants that support the delivery of specialized legal services to targeted groups of people. Funding is allocated to geographic zones based on the proportion of people living in poverty throughout the state.

Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania divided into funding zones; applicants compete for funds in the zone where services would be delivered. Funding allocation is based on the geographical proportion of people living in poverty (at or below 125% of the federal poverty level) according to most recent Census data.

Target Populations:

Seniors

Persons living with disabilities

Victims of domestic violence

Other disadvantaged individuals such as the elderly, disabled, homeless, seasonal farmworkers, and victims of crime or abuse

Focus Areas:

Specialized legal services

Full range of direct pro bono legal services

Eligibility:

Must be not-for-profit Pennsylvania corporation

Must be tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Must operate primarily within Pennsylvania

Primary purpose must be provision of civil legal representation without charge

Must expend at least 50% of total audited resources on delivery of free civil legal representation to Pennsylvanians living at or below 187.5% of the Federal Poverty Level

Must meet IOLTA Board's Organizational Performance Standards and Organizational Financial Health requirements

Must provide directly or administer the pro bono provision of specialized legal services primarily to disadvantaged individuals, or provide/administer provision of full range of direct pro bono legal services

Mission: Support the provision of free civil legal representation to low-income Pennsylvanians

Additional Resources: IOLTA Funding Zone Map available on website

Contact: Jim Swoyer, Grants Manager, [email protected]

Mailing Address: PA IOLTA Board, P.O. Box 62445, Harrisburg, PA 17106-2445

Phone: (717) 238-2001 or 888-PA-IOLTA (724-6582)

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are submitted through SmartSimple portal.

Key Deadlines & Information

Next Application Opens: November 12, 2026
Application Due: December 12, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.
Grant Year: July 1, 2027

Required Materials

Program Guidelines and Instructions
SmartSimple Technical Support Guide
Signed Assurances Page (must be signed and submitted with application)

Reporting Requirements

Grant Report Schedule for 2025-2026:

For Period Ending September 30: reports due by October 31

For Period Ending December 31: reports due by January 30

For Period Ending March 31: reports due by April 30

For Period Ending June 30: reports due by July 31

Audited financial statements due no later than October 15, 2026

Deadline for budget amendment requests: May 31, 2026

Additional Requirements

Extensions for audit submission will not be granted; if audit is late, an explanation can be provided and shared with Board during following year's grant deliberations

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What Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2025

Grants in 2025: 44
Total given: $36.07M
Median grant: $139K
Range: $16K–$29.25M

By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Harrisburg, PA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
2% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Inc · Harrisburg, PA

Legal assistance

$29.25M
Seniorlaw Center · Philadelphia, PA

Legal assistance

$449K
Pennsylvania Hias Indigent Immigrant Legal Services · Philadelphia, PA

Legal assistance

$408K
Pennsylvania Bar Foundation · Harrisburg, PA

Admin of lrap

$394K
Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center · York, PA

Legal assistance

$355K