Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund (DILSF)
Forecasted
The Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund by the Denver Foundation supports nonprofits providing direct legal aid and capacity building for Denver’s immigrant community.
Funder: Denver Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Previous cycles: over $1.5M total since 2018; typical award size not specified; annual awards.
Summary: Supports Denver-area nonprofits providing direct immigration legal services, capacity building, and legal fee assistance for Denver’s immigrant community.
Description
The Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund (DILSF), managed by the Denver Foundation with a community advisory board, is dedicated to expanding access to legal services for Denver’s immigrant community. The fund provides grants to qualified nonprofit organizations to:
- Offer direct legal representation to immigrants in detention or removal proceedings,
- Provide affirmative relief services (e.g., DACA, visas, asylum),
- Build organizational capacity to increase the number of pro-bono and low-bono immigration attorneys,
- Cover legal resources and representation-related fees such as filing costs.
The initiative aims to strengthen the legal safety net for immigrants in Denver, addressing barriers to legal status and due process, and fostering a more equitable community.
