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The Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund (DILSF) Grant is a special project fund at The Denver Foundation that supports qualified nonprofits providing direct legal representation to low-income, unauthorized immigrants in Denver who are at risk of deportation. Created following a 2017 executive order from Denver Mayor Michael B.
Hancock pledging support for the city's estimated 55,000 unauthorized immigrants, the fund addresses the critical barrier that legal status poses to successful community integration. Funded organizations may also use resources to expand the pool of pro bono legal representation available. Since 2018, the fund has distributed over $1.
5 million to qualifying organizations providing direct legal services and deportation defense to Denver's immigrant community.
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Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund - The Denver Foundation Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund The Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund (DILSF) is a special project fund at The Denver Foundation. DILSF was developed following an executive order signed by Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock in August 2017, pledging support for immigrants and refugees, including an estimated 55,000 unauthorized immigrants who live in Denver.
Many of these immigrants work and are connected to family members with varying types of legal status. Legal status is the primary barrier to successful integration into the U.S. for immigrants, yet access to and affordability of legal representation create significant challenges.
Qualified organizations that provide direct legal representation to low-income, unauthorized individuals who are current residents of Denver and are subject to potential deportation apply to receive funds through the DILSF. Resources can also be used to help nonprofits expand the pool of pro bono or low-bono attorneys to provide assistance. Since 2018, local nonprofit organizations have received a total of more than $1.
5M in DILSF funds. These organizations have provided direct legal representation to hundreds of immigrants in detention, provided affirmative relief services, and expanded the capacity of immigration attorneys in the Denver Metro region. If you are currently a Denver Foundation fundholder and would like to make a contribution from your fund here at The Denver Foundation, please click here .
Denver Immigrant Legal Services 2024 Annual Report The Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund (DILSF) was created in 2018 to help vulnerable immigrants access fair legal representation and due process. Established by the City of Denver and managed by The Denver Foundation, the fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations that offer direct legal representation to low-income Denver residents who face potential deportation.
Nonprofits can use the fund to expand their access to pro bono or low bono attorneys. information@denverfoundation. org EIN: 84-6048381 | 501(c)(3) If you are human, leave this field blank.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified organizations providing direct legal representation to low-income, unauthorized individuals who are current residents of Denver and subject to potential deportation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows over $1.5M distributed since 2018; individual grant amounts not specified. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund Grant is funded by The Denver Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.