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Application deadline was April 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Award announcement was July 1, 2025. The program is closed.
State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-28 CDSS Removal Defense Grant is sponsored by California Department of Social Services (CDSS). This grant provides essential legal services to immigrants facing removal proceedings. It supports qualified nonprofit organizations in delivering critical services and aims to expand removal defense services for underserved communities in California.
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State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-28 CDSS Removal Defense Grant - California Grants Portal Under the Removal Defense program, CDSS grants funds to selected qualified nonprofit organizations to provide legal services to immigrants currently in or facing removal proceedings. Pursuant to the RFA process, the CDSS will select nonprofit organizations that meet the qualifications and demonstrate the ability to provide RD services.
Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) sections 13302-13307 authorize the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to award funding to qualified nonprofit organizations to provide services to immigrants residing in, or formerly residing in, the State of California. The RFA process is open to all California-based nonprofit organizations that request at least the minimum level of funding to provide RD services as defined in this RFA.
To be eligible for Removal Defense, an applicant shall meet the minimum eligibility criteria The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight. Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
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Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly). State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. For questions about this grant, contact: 1-916-764-7104, ImmigrationServices@dss.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations demonstrating capacity, staff qualifications, and organizational oversight to effectively manage funding and expand removal defense services. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-28 CDSS Removal Defense Grant is funded by California Department of Social Services (CDSS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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