Grants for Immigration Nonprofits

Last updated October 23, 2026

Grantable tracks 284 active grants for immigration nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 3 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 137 list an award amount, with a median of $45K.

Grants tracked: 284; from 217 funders
Median award: $45K; middle half $10K–$150K
Total listed funding: $21.8M; across 137 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 12; 12 with a published date

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ChangeLawyers California Immigration Legal Fellowship California Changelawyers · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Immigration Legal Fellowship is a two-year fellowship for recent law graduates to become deportation-defense practitioners in the Central Valley/Central Coast; the current cohort is ten fellows across seven host orgs.	Not published	Varies
IOLTA Grants Program Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Approximately $6 million - $6.7 million The Massachusetts Bar Foundation's IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts) Grants Program is the cornerstone of the MBF's mission of promoting equitable access to the justice system.	Not published	Approximately $6 million - $6.7 million
Penserra/Madrigal Family Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Mendocino County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Penserra/Madrigal Family Scholarship, established by Jorge Madrigal and Penserra Financial Ventures LLC, aims to honor la familia Madrigal by encouraging entrepreneurism.	Not published	Varies
PEN/Bare Life Review Grants Pen American Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression in the United States and worldwide. We champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world.	Not published	Varies
Immigrant Family Emergency Response (IFER) Fund Ashrei Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A pooled fund providing direct financial assistance to immigrant families during times of crisis, including hardship due to immigration enforcement and anti-immigrant policies.	Not published	Varies
Annual Grant Program The Lenny Zakim Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Patrick Dillon Scholarship Grant Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $750 Through the generosity of fundholders and donors, NCCF has awarded more than half a million dollars in scholarships to assist students in Northwest Connecticut with the cost of higher education.	Not published	$750
Cummings $30 Million Grant Program Cummings Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K – $1M The Cummings $30 Million Grant Program will allocate $30 million to 150 local nonprofits in the Greater Boston area in 2026.	Not published	$30K – $1M
Rosenberg Foundation Grants Rosenberg Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Rosenberg Foundation is dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers to equity and opportunity for Californians. Through its grantmaking, it focuses on areas such as leadership development, criminal justice reform, and immigrant rights.	Not published	Up to $100K
Empowerment Fellowship Program Education and Leadership Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K An educational opportunity that provides students real-world work experiences while pursuing their education, regardless of immigration status.	Not published	$5K
Strengthening Immigrant Inclusion Program (SIIP) Request for Proposals World Education Services Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies WES is a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students in the U.S. and Canada.	Not published	Varies
General International Institute Funds Grant Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies The International Institute Funds, managed by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, support organizations in Mahoning and Trumbull counties that promote understanding and advocacy for foreign-born individuals.	Not published	Varies
Maddox Fund: Participatory Grants The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We seek a world in which people and planet flourish together in regenerative systems free from oppression and threat.	Not published	Varies
ARTogether Mini-Grant for Artists ARTogether · Foundation Rolling · Varies ARTogether (Oakland, CA; 'where immigrants and refugees connect and create') offers a Mini-Grant for artists to support a current, ongoing project — funds may be used for art supplies, equipment, costumes, technical support, etc.…	Rolling	Varies
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation Grant The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein · Foundation Not published · Varies The Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation Grant supports initiatives addressing climate justice, racial equity, and immigrant rights.	Not published	Varies
Sylvania Franciscan Foundation Fund The Oswald Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K	Not published	$5K – $50K
Community Fund Grants Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Fund provides grants to support local nonprofits and causes throughout the Sioux Falls area. The foundation awards grants on a regular basis to organizations providing essential services and programs to the community.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Response Grant Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Minnesota Humanities Center is offering the Emergency Response Grant to support organizations promoting the art, culture, and heritage of diverse communities in Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $50K
NYC Artist Safe Haven Residency Program (NYCASHRP) Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Safe Haven Incubator for Musicians: New York City (SHIM: NYC)	Not published	Varies
NCC Foundation: DREAM Scholarship Grant Norwalk Community College (NCC) Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The NCC Foundation's DREAM Scholarship supports DACA and undocumented students from CT State Norwalk who wish to pursue their education at a four-year institution.	Not published	Varies
Little Bird Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Immigrants Stonewall Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We take education seriously, knowing that it has the power to help LGBTQ+ people overcome complex social and economic barriers.	Not published	Varies
Ikaze Refugee Impact Scholarship (IRIS) BRIDGE2RWANDA Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies IRIS is a partnership between Isomo and Agahozo Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) dedicated to expanding opportunities for resilient, high-achieving refugee students.	Not published	Varies
Koster Foundation Grant Marinus and Minna B Koster Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The mission of the Foundation is to carry out the wishes of the late Koster family by providing grants to tax exempt organizations for the following purposes: Providing scholarships and financial assistance to musically talented children…	Not published	$5K – $50K
ECF Resilience Grant Evanston Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed with community-need in mind, these special grants allow the Foundation to remain responsive and supportive of our local organizations, and the communities they serve in an ever-changing landscape.	Not published	Varies

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About grants for immigration nonprofits

Immigration and refugee nonprofits are funded by a specialized set of foundations alongside federal resettlement programs. Dedicated private funders include Unbound Philanthropy, the Open Society Foundations, and the Ford Foundation, while pooled vehicles such as the Four Freedoms Fund (hosted by NEO Philanthropy) coordinate support for the immigrant-justice movement. Federal funding for refugee services flows through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its Office of Refugee Resettlement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for immigration nonprofits award?

Of the 284 grants for immigration nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 23, 2026, 137 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $45K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $150K. The largest is $3M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for immigration nonprofits?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Clowes Fund Incorporated (5), Illinois Community College Board (4), Oregon Worker Relief (4), Sonoma County Community Foundation (4), and California Changelawyers (3). In all, 217 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for immigration nonprofits due?

Of 284 grants listed, 12 accept applications on a rolling basis, 12 have a published upcoming deadline, 63 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 197 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for immigration nonprofits?

Funding supports legal aid and representation, refugee resettlement and integration, immigrant rights advocacy, community organizing, and direct services. Private foundations fund advocacy and movement work, while federal programs through HHS and the Office of Refugee Resettlement support refugee services. Both program grants and general operating support are available.

Which foundations fund immigrant and refugee causes?

Dedicated funders include Unbound Philanthropy, one of the few foundations focused primarily on immigrants, along with the Open Society Foundations and the Ford Foundation. The Four Freedoms Fund, hosted by NEO Philanthropy, pools resources from many funders to support the immigrant-justice movement, and federal refugee funding comes through HHS and the Office of Refugee Resettlement.

What types of organizations are eligible?

Eligible organizations typically include legal aid groups, refugee assistance and resettlement programs, and immigrant-rights advocacy organizations. Foundation funders generally require 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor, while federal refugee programs have their own eligibility rules, often involving designated resettlement agencies or state partners. Confirm requirements with each funder before applying.

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