State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-28 CDSS Removal Defense Grant

Purpose: 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. Eligible Applicants: 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 Eligible Geographies: Statewide

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