IOLTA Grants Program
At the heart of the Foundation's grantmaking activities is the IOLTA Grants Program. The MBF is one of three charitable entities in the state charged with distributing the Massachusetts Interest on Lawyers' Trust Account (IOLTA) funds, receiving 26 percent of the total interest earned on IOLTA accounts.
The MBF’s grant cycle runs from September 1 to August 31 of each year.
The 2026/2027 online application process is closed.
MBF IOLTA
Grants Across Massachusetts
Through the IOLTA Grants Program, the MBF awards financial grants annually to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts whose programs either provide civil legal services to low-income clients or improve the administration of justice. These grants support the delivery of critical legal assistance to individuals and families working to overcome great obstacles related to housing instability, domestic violence, education access, health care access, economic insecurity, and more.
Resources for Current IOLTA Grantees
All MBF IOLTA grant applications and reports are now completed through the MBF’s online grant portal.
BUDGET FORMS
2026/2027 Budget Form [Download Excel] [Download PDF]
2025/2026 Revised Budget Form [Download Excel] [Download PDF]
Off-Cycle Grant Budget Form [Download Excel] [Download PDF]
Off-Cycle Grant Final Budget Form [Download PDF]
Emergency Grant Budget Form [Download PDF]
Emergency Grant Final Budget Form [Download PDF]
EXPENDITURE UPDATE FORMS
2025 Capacity Grant Final Budget Form [Download PDF]