Attachment A Budget Form.xlsx

This is a budget form submission template for the Quality Improvement for Family Court Representation program administered by the Indigent Legal Services (ILS) Board in New York State. The form is designed for New York counties to submit applications for supplemental funding to enhance the quality of legal representation provided in Family Court matters under County Law Article 18-B. The initiative supports projects focused on caseload relief, enhanced access to specialized professionals, timely access to counsel, and robust training programs. Awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, with funding intended to commence January 1, 2027, and ILS plans to continue awarded funding on an ongoing basis in future Family Court representation contracts, contingent upon continued state appropriations.

The budget form contains three primary expense categories for applicant counties to complete: Personnel, Contracted/Consultant Services, and Other Than Personal Services (OTPS). ILS is offering awards ranging from $200,000 to $500,000 annually to eligible counties. The form template shows blank line items and subtotals for each category with a contract total field, allowing counties to customize their budget submissions according to their specific project needs. No minority/women business enterprise contracting goals, disadvantaged business enterprise goals, or service-disabled veteran-owned business goals apply to this solicitation.