Matching Grant (MG) Program: Through MG, the IILA supports refugees, asylees, and other vulnerable newcomers in becoming stably employed and financially self-sufficient in a brand-new country.
- The program provides a monthly rental allowance that helps clients to pay their rent and basic expenses for several months.
- Clients receive personalized help and coaching from an Employment Case Manager as they take their first steps into the American workforce.
- IILA’s MG Case Managers address a wide variety of needs, including job development and placement, enrollment in English classes, and assistance with transportation.
Through MG, many IILA clients find stable employment and become financially self-sufficient within 6 months of their arrival in the US. The program empowers clients to build their lives and increase their earning potential immediately, without relying on public benefits.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Immigrant/Refugee, Asylees (within 90 days of receiving documentation of status)
- Certified victims of trafficking (within 31 days of HHS certification)
- Refugees
- Special Immigrant Visa holders (SIVs)
- Cuban and Haitian entrants (all within 31 days of arrival).
For help or more information, please contact the team at mginfo@iilosangeles.org.
