Public Education Programs Concerning the Anti discrimination Provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

This discretionary grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number DCPO 2010 2708, is focused on public education about the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The program is sponsored through the U.S. Department of Justice framework (listed under the Bureau of Justice Assistance) and is tied to the work of OSC, which in this context refers to the office responsible for educating the public about immigration-related employment discrimination protections. The central goal is to expand practical, on-the-ground understanding among both workers and employers about what the law requires, what rights individuals have, and how to prevent or address unlawful conduct in the workplace connected to immigration status and work authorization issues.

The grant is designed for organizations that can credibly reach and educate key audiences: employees, employers, and also agencies or service providers that may assist potential victims of immigration-related workplace discrimination. Applicants are expected to show, in concrete terms, that they have the capacity and access needed to deliver training, outreach, or educational programming to these groups. That can include direct education to workers about how to recognize discrimination and exercise their rights, direct education to employers about compliance obligations and best practices, and training for community organizations or service providers so they can properly identify issues and make referrals or provide accurate information.

A major emphasis of the solicitation is effective communication and outreach strategy. OSC encourages proposals that rely on existing OSC educational materials, which implies there is already an established set of vetted outreach content that grantees can deploy quickly and consistently. At the same time, the opportunity explicitly leaves room for applicants to develop additional materials if existing resources are not sufficient for specific communities, industries, or local circumstances. The solicitation also welcomes proposals that present other creative, well-justified methods for reaching target populations, as long as the approach is clearly explained and supported by a realistic plan for implementation and impact.

The opportunity signals what has worked in the past by pointing to prior grantee strategies, particularly the use of foreign language media and adult education curricula to reach worker audiences. That detail is important because it suggests the program values culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach, and it recognizes that many workers who most need these protections may get information through non-English channels or through educational settings like adult learning programs, workforce training, ESL classes, and community-based instruction. In practice, competitive proposals would likely build on these ideas by tailoring messages to local demographics, selecting dissemination channels that workers actually use, and packaging the information in ways that are accessible to people with varying literacy levels or limited familiarity with legal systems.

In terms of funding structure, the instrument type is a grant and the activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services. The expected number of awards is 12, and the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $100,000, with no minimum award amount specified (award floor listed as $0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically makes participation easier for smaller organizations or those that do not have flexible non-federal funds available to meet a match.

Eligibility is broad and intentionally inclusive. The solicitation lists many categories of eligible applicants, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state and local governments (including county and city/township governments), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, special district governments, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. The narrative eligibility statement further clarifies that any organization may apply, explicitly naming labor and immigrant organizations, businesses, employer associations, public service and community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education (public or private), and state and local government agencies. It also notes DOJ policy under 28 C.F.R. Part 38 that faith-based and community organizations are considered on the same basis as other applicants and must be treated equally if awarded, along with references to civil rights compliance requirements and funding rules relevant to faith-based entities.

Timing details indicate the opportunity was posted on April 19, 2010, created on May 26, 2010, with an original closing date of May 27, 2010, later extended to a current closing date of June 3, 2010. The archive date is July 3, 2010, reflecting that this is a historical solicitation cycle rather than an open, currently active one. Even so, the structure and priorities described are useful as a template for understanding what DOJ-related civil rights outreach grants often look for: credible access to affected communities, clear educational objectives, strong dissemination tactics, and measurable outreach plans.

For applicants or organizations that needed help interpreting the solicitation requirements or accessing the full announcement, the contact information points to OSC Public Affairs Staff. The phone contacts listed are (202) 616-2096 and (202) 616-5525 (TDD for the hearing impaired), and written questions could be sent to osccrt@usdoj.gov, with a stated expectation of a response by the next business day.

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