Over $400k Available For Immigrant Legal And Support Services In This Bay Area County

MARIN COUNTY, CA — The County of Marin has $425,000 in funding for grants available to organizations that can provide legal and other support services to immigrants; the county has also allocated funds to bolster a 24/7 hotline to report Immigrations and Customs Enforcement activity.

As immigrant arrests, detainments and deportations increase, Marin County has released a $425,000 request for proposals for support services including: free or low-cost immigration legal services including representation, support, screening, affirmative representation, and removal defense; and immediate, culturally-responsive support for housing instability, hunger, and related challenges for those impacted by detention or deportation.

“As a county, we have a responsibility to ensure that every resident, regardless of immigration status, feels safe, supported and valued,” said Mary Sackett, Marin County Board of Supervisors president. “This investment in immigrant support services is not just about funding, it’s about and making sure people in our community have access to the help they need.”

The application period opens July 17 through Aug. 20. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations as well as tax-exempt community-based groups with fiscal agents or sponsors. Applicants can propose services for more than one category.

In March 2025, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a one-time allocation of $500,000 to support Marin's immigrant communities with legal education, assistance and family support services, addressing the impact of federal actions.

“We are sending a clear message that Marin County stands with our immigrant communities, and we’ll continue working with our partners to ensure that every resident, no matter their immigration status, has the support and resources they need to survive and thrive,” said Jamillah Jordan, Marin County equity director.

Marin County is allocating $75,000 of the $500,000 fund to the Marin Rapid Response Network, a 24/7 hotline that reports ICE activity and offers legal aid during and after an arrest or detention. The remaining $425,000 will be used for support services for immigrant communities.

Timeline:

• July 17 – Request for proposals released
• July 28 – 5 p.m. deadline for applicants to submit questions
• Aug. 1 – Responses to questions released
• Aug. 20 – Submitted proposals due by 5 p.m.
• Aug. 21 to Sept. 11 – County staff review of proposals
• Week of Sept. 15 – Identification of apparent winner(s)
• October – Contract start