The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is seeking applications for refugee legal services. The program aims to provide immigration legal services and supervisory counsel to pro bono attorneys assisting unaccompanied refugee minors and other eligible refugee clients. Funding is available for Federal Fiscal Year 2027, with potential extensions through FFY2030. The total budgeted amount for the first fiscal year is $350,****, with individual award amounts ranging from $150,**** to $350,****. Eligible applicants are public or private nonprofit or for-profit organizations operating in Colorado with at least two years of experience serving eligible populations and the ability to provide services statewide. Applications are due by August 17, 2026. Key responsibilities include screening individuals, conducting workshops and consultations, preparing and filing immigration documents, representing clients, and supervising pro bono attorneys. Award decisions will be based on a comprehensive, fair, and impartial evaluation of written applications, past performance, and good standing status.
Applications are due Monday, August 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM local time.
This is a cost reimbursement grant. Reimbursements are made in accordance with the grant agreement and require monthly requests detailing expenses with justification, submitted by the 15th of the month following expenditures.
The decision will be a best-service judgment considering activities, background and qualifications, evaluation, finance, and budget and budget narrative. Additional weight is given for demonstrated success in determining ORR eligibility, past experience, ability to serve diverse populations, adaptability to policy shifts, and proximity to eligible communities.
Eligible applicants must be public or private nonprofit or for-profit organizations operating in Colorado with at least two years of demonstrated experience serving ORR-eligible or other newcomer populations, and possess data collection, financial tracking, and reporting capabilities.
Failure to provide any required information or follow the response format may result in the application being deemed unresponsive and disqualified from review.
The total amount budgeted for this grant program in its first fiscal year is $350,****.
