~ Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the launch of the annual grant-making opportunity by the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA). The grants will support organizations that provide legal access, community-led mental health and well-being programming, and neighborhood support initiatives to residents. A total of $1.25 million from the City of Boston's FY26 operating budget will be distributed among the selected programs.

The application process for these grants is now open and will remain so until October 8, 2025. MOIA has focused its grantmaking in three specific areas: Immigration Legal Access, Weaving Well-Being, and Strengthening Boston's Diverse Neighborhoods.

Mayor Wu stated that providing support to immigrant residents and families is a crucial part of keeping Boston a safe and welcoming city. She expressed her gratitude towards MOIA and all City partners for their efforts in making Boston a home for everyone. The Mayor believes that these grant funds will ensure that residents have access to necessary resources at all times, catering to the ever-changing needs of immigrant communities.

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To be eligible for these grants, applicants must be registered nonprofits or have a fiscal sponsor. Further details about the application process can be found in each program's guidelines.

The Immigration Legal Access program has a total amount of $900,000 available for grants. It aims to support programming offered by community-based nonprofits and legal aid organizations that address the need for immigration legal assistance. These services must be provided by licensed immigration attorneys or Department of Justice-Accredited Representatives. Grants will be disbursed to immigrant-serving nonprofits working across different communities.

The Weaving Well-Being Community Mental Health program has $200,000 available for grants. Its goal is to enhance the well-being of immigrants in Boston by destigmatizing mental health challenges and promoting non-clinical, culturally and linguistically sensitive practices as a form of therapy. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply if they currently provide or plan to incorporate non-clinical wellness activities in their programming or are bridging the needs within communities through advocacy.

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The Strengthening Boston's Diverse Neighborhoods program has $150,000 available for grants. Its aim is to uplift efforts to promote collective care among community members. The goal is to work together to meet each other's needs through solidarity, while also overcoming social, economic, and political barriers. This initiative will provide funding of up to $10,000 for grassroots and community-based organizations and up to $30,000 for coalitions that run programming serving Boston's immigrant communities facing displacement and crisis.

Chief of Equity and Inclusion Mariangely Solis Cervera stated that the immigrant communities know best what resources they need to thrive. By directing these grants towards grassroots and community-based organizations, MOIA is uplifting the leadership, wisdom, and resilience of immigrants while ensuring equity and belonging in Boston.

Executive Director of MOIA Monique Tú Nguyen emphasized the importance of celebrating all people in the heart of the City of Boston. Through partnerships with local nonprofits and a grant investment of over $1.25 million, they are building a City of Belonging where every resident feels connected to Boston and each other. Together, they are creating spaces where immigrants from all backgrounds can thrive, contribute, and feel truly at home in their neighborhoods.

The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement encourages eligible organizations to apply for these grants and help make a positive impact on the lives of immigrant communities in Boston.

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