Indianapolis Immigrant Legal Services Fund
Supports nonprofit organizations in Marion County, Indiana to provide comprehensive immigration legal services, including prevention and intervention, aiming to strengthen local capacity and equitable access.
Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award size not specified; total fund has grown to nearly $1 million; awards are for organizational project support.
Summary: Supports organizations providing prevention and intervention immigration legal services for immigrants in Marion County, Indiana.
Key Information: Only 501(c)3s or those with a not-for-profit fiscal agent and licensed immigration attorneys on staff are eligible.
Description
The Indianapolis Immigrant Legal Services Fund, administered by The Indianapolis Foundation in partnership with the Central Indiana Community Foundation, aims to advance equitable access to legal services for immigrants residing in Marion County, Indiana. The fund supports nonprofit organizations delivering both prevention (e.g., DACA renewals, naturalization, work authorization) and intervention (e.g., legal defense in deportation, bond hearings, asylum claims) immigration legal services. The initiative seeks to strengthen the local legal services ecosystem, address service gaps, and foster collaboration among providers to build long-term capacity and impact.
