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ALMA Program

If your household is experiencing an immigration-related emergency, the financial impact can be overwhelming.

The ALMA Program is here to help. We provide critical support to help your family stay stable during this crisis—with cash assistance, financial tools, and community resources—so you’re not facing it alone.

Please note: WE ARE ACTIVELY FUNDRAISING TO EXPAND THIS SUPPORT. WHILE WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ASSIST EVERY FAMILY AT THIS TIME, WE WILL NOTIFY YOU IF HELP BECOMES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA.
PRE-APPLY NOW

APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1

Pre-apply

Make sure you meet the program’s eligibility criteria. Once you have, submit a pre-application for the ALMA Program.

STEP 2

Apply

Depending on eligibility, and available funding, we will invite you to submit a full application for the ALMA Program.

STEP 3

GET YOUR GRANT!

If your application is approved, MAF will send you a virtual card that you can use to cover essential living expenses.

Eligibility 

  • Be at least 18 years old.

  • Have experienced an immigration-related emergency, such as detention, removal, loss of work authorization, or loss of income

  • Have documentation that shows the impact of the immigration-related emergency
    • For detention or deportation, you’ll need to provide a copy of an ICE release or removal order 

    • For loss of work authorization, you’ll need to provide a copy of an expired work permit

    • For loss of income, you’ll need to provide copies of paystubs or bank statements