Funding to support refugees, asylum seekers and migrants who have been disadvantaged as a result of their immigration status.
UK not-for-profit groups specialising in legal advice for immigration issues can now apply to the next round of grants from the Strategic Legal Fund (SLF).
The SLF aims to tackle injustices and inconsistencies in law and practice that disadvantage or discriminate against asylum seekers, refugees and migrants as a result of their migration status.
Grants of up to £30,000 are on offer though, owing to the limited funding pot, applications for less than this are encouraged.
The average grant awarded is for around £12,000, often for six months or less.
Funding will cover 'any reasonable revenue costs' that are incurred to undertake proposed pre-litigation research or to prepare third party intervention. This includes temporary staffing, freeing up or extending existing staff hours, volunteer expenses, travel and subcontracting with other voluntary and community organisations.
Applicants are asked to check the list of previous SLF grants to make sure their proposal does not duplicate any existing work.
Deadline: 22 May 2023