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Find similar grantsRemoval Defense Program for State Fiscal Years 2025-2028 is sponsored by California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Immigration Services Bureau. Funding for qualified nonprofit organizations to provide pro bono legal services to immigrants in removal defense proceedings.
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CDSS Programs Immigration Services Removal Defense The Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) 13302-13307 authorizes the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to fund qualified nonprofit organizations (Grantees) to provide pro bono legal services to immigrants residing in, or formerly residing in, the State of California.
The goal of Removal Defense (RD) funding is to provide quality representation in removal defense proceedings, expand access and referrals, and build capacity and expertise of organizations that provide services across the State. State Fiscal Years (SFY) 2025-2028 Awarded Organizations The CDSS’ Immigration Services Bureau (ISB) has released the award announcement for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-2027 awarding 33 grantees with $14.
9 million for RD. Review the SFY 2025-28 Award Announcement ( updated August 2026 ) for a list of awarded Grantees and other updates. Request for Application (RFA) The RD Program is awarded as a three-year grant for services completed July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
The next application cycle will be open Summer of 2028. For questions regarding the RD Program, email ImmigrationServices@dss. ca.
gov . Email: ImmigrationServices@dss. ca.
gov California Department of Social Services Immigration Services Unit, MS 9-6-33 Sacramento, CA 94244-2430 Legal Services Provider Information Immigration Services Funding
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations qualified to provide legal services to immigrants in removal defense proceedings. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Removal Defense Program for State Fiscal Years 2025-2028 are due January 1, 2028. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Removal Defense Program for State Fiscal Years 2025-2028 is funded by California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Immigration Services Bureau. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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