The Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program works with members of the Idaho State Bar and Idaho’s banking community to place client funds into interest-bearing accounts.
Donor Name: Idaho Law Foundation
State: Idaho
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Participating banks then remit interest earned on these accounts directly to the Idaho Law Foundation (ILF) who in turn distributes these funds through the IOLTA granting process.
Organizations committed to serving the community through legal services and civic education are encouraged to apply for funding. Programs and projects that meet the following criteria may apply:
- Civil legal services designed to aid low-income individuals and families;
- Law-related education programs;
- Initiatives that improve the administration of justice; or
- Scholarships and student loans, including support for law students pursuing public interest work.
Funding Information
Although the final amount available for grant awards cannot be determined until the 2025 year- end fund balances have been calculated, ILF anticipates the availability of approximately $900,000 for 2026 grant awards.
Funding Criteria
Pursuant to Idaho Bar Commission Rule 1309, adopted by the Idaho Supreme Court, IOLTA will only consider funding requests for organizations that meet one of the following funding criteria areas:
- Legal Aid to the Poor includes Civil legal services provided to low-income individuals and families who cannot afford an attorney in non-criminal matters. Examples include but are not limited to housing, family law, public benefits, employment issues, and consumer rights.
- Law Related Education for the Public refers to programs and projects designed to inform and engage the public about the law, the legal system, and their rights and responsibilities as citizens. Its goal is to foster a civically literate citizenry capable of understanding, respecting, and participating effectively in the legal and civic systems. LRE is often supported by schools, nonprofit organizations, legal professionals, and government agencies, and it plays a crucial role in strengthening democracy and promoting justice.
- Scholarships and Student Loans include, for example, funds to support law students engaging in public interest work.
- Administration of Justice includes programs and projects that ensure the legal system enforces laws, resolves disputes, and ensures that justice is upheld and people, especially those from underserved communities, are protected fairly and impartially under the law. Examples include but are not limited to court support services that help individuals navigate the court system and victim services that offer resources to those involved with the justice system.
- Other programs for the benefit of the public specifically approved by the Supreme Court of Idaho.
For more information, visit Idaho Law Foundation.
