New York State Contract Reporter #2139072

Grant Funding to Improve Family Court Representation in Eligible New York State Counties

This opportunity is a grant funding initiative from the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services (ILS) to improve Family Court representation in eligible New York State counties. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services (ILS) - Eligibility and Funding: - Counties currently receiving no more than $250,000 annually from ILS for Family Defense or Quality Improvement grants are eligible - Annual awards range from $200,000 to $500,000 per county - Services Requested: - Caseload relief through hiring attorneys and staff - Timely access to counsel via new or expanded programs - Interdisciplinary representation by hiring specialized non-attorney professionals and interns - Robust training and continuing legal education for team members - Infrastructure improvements including technology, office supplies, equipment, office furniture, legal reference materials, electronic legal research, and recruitment costs - Application Requirements: - Detailed budget using the provided template - Identification of public defense providers - Description of how funding will improve Family Court representation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Funding is incorporated into existing Family Court representation contracts - Focus is on service improvement, not procurement of specific products - No OEMs or vendors specified; counties may use funds for technology and equipment as needed - Period of Performance: - Two-year contract period, with funding expected to continue in future contracts subject to state appropriations - Annual funding with potential renewals - Estimated Contract Value: - $200,000 to $500,000 per county annually

Description

The New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services (ILS) is soliciting applications from eligible New York State counties to improve the quality of representation in Family Court pursuant to County Law Article 18-B. The funding, approved in June 2026, aims to supplement existing resources to support initiatives such as caseload relief, access to specialized professionals, timely access to counsel, and training. Awards will range from $200,000 to $500,000 annually and will be incorporated into current Family Court representation contracts starting January 1, 2027. Funding continuation is subject to state appropriations.

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