How much funding does Equity and Justice Fund - Asylum Seeker Support Grant provide?

Equity and Justice Fund - Asylum Seeker Support Grant provides $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Equity and Justice Fund - Asylum Seeker Support Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Equity and Justice Fund - Asylum Seeker Support Grant

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Funding Amount

$25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Equity and Justice Fund - Asylum Seeker Support Grant

Funder: The Bronx Community Foundation (BxCF) - Equity and Justice Fund

Announcement Date: November 20, 2024

Geographic Scope: The Bronx, NY

Award Amount: $25,000 per organization

Funding Purpose: Support grassroots organizations assisting asylum seekers with critical services in three key areas:

Legal services and support

Housing support and stability

Job training and workforce development

Wraparound services

Language assistance (ESL classes)

Know Your Rights education

Case management services

Eligible Services Supported:

Legal representation and consultation

ESL and language instruction

Job readiness workshops and culinary training

Case management and social services

Healthcare and mental health services

Housing assistance

Resource fairs and community education

Interpretation services in multiple languages

Medical and mental health care integrated with legal services

2024 Grant Recipients (10 organizations funded):
1. African International Collaborative Center, Inc (AICC) - ESL and job training
2. Afrikana - Mobile outreach teams and wraparound services
3. Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) - ESL, outreach, and essential services
4. Hondurans Against AIDS - Wraparound services and legal resources connection
5. Hot Bread Kitchen - Culinary Career Pathways for New New Yorkers program
6. Mercy Center - Legal assistance, case management, and Adult Education & Workforce Development
7. Muslim Community Network - New Roots program with Know Your Rights workshops
8. New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) - Key to the City (KTTC) coordinated hub program
9. Safe Passage Project - Trauma-informed interpretation services and legal representation for unaccompanied children
10. Terra Firma - Holistic program integrating primary healthcare with legal services for unaccompanied migrant children and families

Special Features:

Support for high-quality, trauma-informed services

Multilingual services in Spanish, Fulani, Wolof, Pular, and other languages

Integrated medical, mental health, and legal support models

Focus on immigrant-focused, culturally sensitive care

Contact: press@thebronx.org