NYC DREAMer Fund

Thank you for applying to the rapid-response NYC DREAMer Fund, operated by New Economy Project.

Please note: Due to high demand, New Economy Project's grant resources are extremely limited. When grant funds are exhausted, new applications will be placed on a waitlist and will be reviewed if additional grant funds become available. 0% interest loans remain available. For more information or to apply for a 0% interest loan, please call 212-680-5100.

If you are a NYC resident who is renewing your DACA, you can apply here for:

A grant to cover your $495 DACA renewal fee — if you meet income guidelines, or face other financial hardship. (Click here to see income guidelines.) Please note: You will receive a check for $495 payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which you will include in your DACA renewal application. You do not need to repay this grant. Please apply for a grant after you have received assistance from a nonprofit organization and your DACA renewal application is complete.

To apply for a 0% interest loan to cover your $495 DACA renewal fee — regardless of your income, please call 212-680-5100. Please note: You will receive a check for $495 payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which you will include in your DACA renewal application. You will need to repay this loan in monthly installments of $41.25. Please apply to the fund after you have received assistance from a nonprofit organization and your DACA renewal application is complete. Grants and loans are available within two days.

Nonprofit organizations can also use this form to refer NYC DACA recipients to our fund.

Please indicate if you are applying for a DACA Grant. To apply for a 0% interest DACA loan, please call 212-680-5100. *

DACA Grant Certification *

Please confirm that you you meet income guidelines provided here or face other financial hardship. You understand that New Economy Project will provide you a check for $495, made payable to the Department of Homeland Security, to cover your DACA renewal fees; and that you are responsible for submitting your DACA renewal application to USCIS. If you do not meet the above income guidelines, please call 212-680-5100 to learn how to apply for a 0% interest loan.

Please briefly describe: *

DACA Renewal Applicant

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number *

May we leave you a voicemail at this number?

Email *

Age *

Zip Code *

Country of Origin *

Do you live in NYC? *

Yes

No

Our program serves NYC residents only. If you do not live in NYC, click here for other resources.

Household Size *

How many people live in your household?

Household Income *

Please enter the total income for all members of your household.

$

Please confirm that you have received DACA renewal assistance from a nonprofit attorney or community organization. Please note that this is a required step. *

For a list of NYC organizations providing DACA assistance, click here.

Name of organization

Name of staff member or volunteer who assisted you (if you remember).

Please call New Economy Project to set up a time to pick up your check in person. *

To pick up your check in person, please call 212-680-5100. You must pick up your check at 121 West 27th St., Suite 804, Manhattan, during regular business hours.

Will you be applying for the loan directly? *

A family member or friend may apply for a loan on your behalf. If someone else will apply for the loan, please click "No."

Yes

No

Loan Applicant Name *

Loan Applicant Phone *

Loan Applicant Email *

Relationship to DACA Applicant *

Loan Amount Requested *

The DREAMer fund partners with two credit unions to make loans. *

Please indicate which location is most convenient for you.

To schedule your appointment with the Lower East Side People's Federal Credit Union

Please contact Victor Marte at 212-529-8197 x128 or vmarte@lespfcu.org. CLICK HERE for a list of materials to bring to the appointment.

To schedule your appointment with Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union

Please contact Claudia Fernandez at 718-418-8232 x2130 or claudia@brooklyn.coop. CLICK HERE for a list of materials to bring to the appointment.

Nonprofit Organization Information

If you are a nonprofit referring a DACA renewal applicant to the fund, please provide the following information:

Organization Name *

Staff/Volunteer Name *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

My organization has confirmed that the DACA applicant lives in NYC. *

Yes

No

My organization has screened the applicant for eligibility for DACA renewal. *

Yes

No

My organization has reviewed the USCIS application to make sure it is complete. *

Yes

No

Questions or Comments:

Read more about the NYC DREAMer Fund here.

I confirm that the information entered above is true to the best of my knowledge, and that the recipient meets the income eligibility criteria linked above. *

Please note: this fund serves all DACA recipients in NYC who are eligible to apply for DACA renewal. New Economy Project will operate the program as long as we have sufficient funds to grant and/or lend. We will immediately post notice of any changes to the program. Please contact us with any questions: 212-680-5100 or nycdreamer@neweconomynyc.org.

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 12:15