Immigration and Refugee Services: November Funding Opportunities

November brings a mix of federal and foundation funding for immigration and refugee work, with deadlines scattered across the month. If you're managing workforce development, legal services, or community support for immigrant and refugee populations, these opportunities are worth your attention.

California Employment Development Department / U.S. Department of Labor: Grant for Workforce Development Organizations Serving Vulnerable Populations

This is a substantial federal opportunity focused on career-connected learning and workforce training for Californians facing systemic barriers to employment. English Language Learners, justice-involved individuals, individuals with disabilities, opportunity young adults, veterans, and individuals on public benefits are all eligible populations. Workforce boards, community colleges, nonprofits, labor organizations, tribal organizations, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations can apply. The program aims to train and place individuals in jobs and career pathways leading to family self-sufficiency while strengthening regional workforce ecosystems. Deadline: November 9. Apply here

Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties: Grant for Human Services Nonprofits Serving Local Residents

This foundation is supporting 501(c)(3) nonprofits delivering human services to residents in Loudoun County, including crisis intervention, housing stability, food access, legal services for vulnerable populations, and healthcare access. The foundation is explicitly prioritizing proposals that address impacts of federal funding or policy shifts and that involve collaborative partnerships with other local organizations. If your organization serves Loudoun County residents and can speak to partnership and policy responsiveness, this is worth pursuing. Deadline: November 23. Apply here

Rose Community Foundation: Grant for Immigrant and Refugee Services Nonprofits

Rose Community Foundation in Colorado responds rapidly to evolving needs in the immigrant community. They fund immigration legal services, know-your-rights trainings, family preparedness programming, deportation defense, and continuity of supports for refugee populations. All dollars raised are deployed directly and strategically to Colorado nonprofits. This is a rolling deadline, so there's no hard cutoff in November, but it's worth flagging if you're in Colorado and need flexible, responsive funding. Apply here

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Utah Area): Grant for Utah Nonprofits Serving Vulnerable Populations

This funder prioritizes workforce development for refugees and immigrants, transitional housing, social worker workforce expansion, and community support services. Projects must demonstrate outcome tracking, coordination with community partners, and a commitment to promoting long-term self-reliance. Rolling deadline. If you're in Utah and working on refugee or immigrant workforce development, this is a relationship worth exploring. Apply here

Delaware Community Foundation: Grant for Nonprofits Serving Hispanic Communities

Delaware Community Foundation supports programs and projects that address the needs of and create positive impact for Hispanic Delawareans. Rolling deadline. The application is straightforward: describe your program, the population and area served, and the estimated costs. Apply here

The New York Community Trust: Grant for Health Nonprofits Serving Underserved Communities

If you're on Long Island and working on health access for marginalized and underserved communities, this funder supports programs that improve the effectiveness, responsiveness, and equity of health care. Funded activities include addressing health disparities, expanding access to care for uninsured or underinsured populations, screening and early intervention, and maternal and child health services. Rolling deadline. Apply here

The month ahead is busy, but these opportunities reflect real funder interest in the work you're doing. If there's a specific funder relationship you'd like Funding Findr to keep an eye on as we move into the new year, reply and let us know.

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