Immigration Services Funding RFA
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations providing legal and educational services to immigrants in California. Eligible applicants are nonprofits and legal service organizations serving immigrant populations. The funding supports DACA assistance, naturalization services, legal consultations, and immigration rights education. Geographic scope is California only.
This grant is for organizations providing legal and educational services to immigrants in California. Eligible applicants are nonprofits and legal service organizations serving immigrant populations. The funding supports DACA assistance, naturalization services, legal consultations, and immigration rights education. Geographic scope is California only.
Program description
The funds provided for immigration services pursuant to this Agreement shall be for the sole purpose of providing: Services to provide legal consultations to individuals seeking immigration remedies; Services to assist with the application process for initial or renewal requests of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); Services to obtain Affirmative Immigration Remedies (AIR); Services to assist with the application process for naturalization and any appeals arising from the process with USCIS; Services to provide legal training and technical assistance and educational and capacity building activities that will augment the competent provision of legal services to immigrants, including for organizations located in and serving underserved communities; Free education and outreach activities that explain eligibility for deferred action, other immigration remedies, and naturalization; that promote the benefits of deferred action, other immigration remedies and citizenship; that explain immigration-related rights; and that refer individuals to a qualified service provider.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for organizations providing legal and educational services to immigrants in California. Eligible applicants are nonprofits and legal service organizations serving immigrant populations. The funding supports DACA assistance, naturalization services, legal consultations, and immigration rights education. Geographic scope is California only.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 ImmigrationServices@dss.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-651-8017
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 102 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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