Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

Grants Awarded

  • $7,000 2023

  • $7,000 2023

  • $50,000 2022

    For the Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement project, to support advocacy and organizing on behalf of LGBTQ asylum seekers at the southern border. $50,000

  • $550,000 2022

    To defend DACA and advance voting rights. $550,000 over two years (2022-2024)

  • $150,000 2021

    For the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance project to develop refugee youth leadership and advocacy. $150,000 over two years (2021-2023)

  • $150,000 2020

    To protect and promote the civil rights of Latino immigrants in California. $150,000

  • $60,000 2020

    For the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance project to organize and develop the leadership of undocumented youth. $60,000

  • $55,000 2019

    To strengthen the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance leadership and organizational structure. $55,000

  • $60,000 2019

    For the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance project to organize and develop the leadership of Dreamers. $60,000

  • $300,000 2018

    To protect and promote the civil rights of Latino immigrants in California. $300,000 over two years (2018-2020)

  • $60,000 2018

    For the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance project to organize and develop the leadership of Dreamers. $60,000

  • $15,000 2017

  • $60,000 2017

    For the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance project to organize and develop the leadership of Dreamers. $60,000

  • $150,000 2017

    To protect and promote the civil rights of Latino immigrants in California. $150,000

  • $55,000 2017

    For the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance project, to cultivate its leadership, fundraising, and organizing capabilities. $55,000

  • $52,000 2016

    For the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance project to build the fundraising, governance and leadership capacities. $52,000

  • $160,000 2016

    To protect the civil rights of and increase opportunities for Latino immigrants in California. $160,000

  • $10,000 2015

  • $50,000 2015

    To bolster the leadership structure of the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance project, a rapidly growing youth-led network. $50,000

  • $120,000 2015

    For the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance project to develop immigrant youth leaders and amplify the voices of undocumented communities. $120,000 over two years (2015-2017)

  • $53,500 2015

    To develop the senior team and strengthen fundraising to support national expansion. $53,500

  • $75,000 2014

    For the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance project to organize and develop the leadership of Dreamers. $75,000

  • $300,000 2014

    To protect the civil rights of Latino immigrants in California. $300,000 over two years (2014-2016)

  • $150,000 2013

    To protect the civil rights of Latino immigrants in California. $150,000

  • $60,000 2012

    To support the California DREAM Team Alliance's organizing and leadership development of undocumented young adults. $60,000

  • $300,000 2011

    To protect the civil rights of Latino immigrants in California. $300,000 over two years (2011-2013)

  • $40,000 2010

    To build a senior leadership team and to strengthen board governance. $40,000

  • $125,000 2010

    To protect the civil rights of Latino immigrants in California. $125,000