What Changed

On December 15, 2025, two national nonprofits — the American Immigration Council and Welcoming America — announced the newest class of winners for the Gateways for Growth Challenge (G4G). G4G is a grant program that awards funding and support to local communities that want to do a better job welcoming and integrating immigrants and refugees. This is Round VI of the program, meaning this is the sixth time communities have been selected. More than 10 communities across the United States were chosen to receive awards this cycle.

This announcement is not a change to immigration law or policy. It is a community-development initiative designed to help local governments and organizations create more immigrant-friendly environments.

Who Is Affected

This news is most directly relevant to immigrants and refugees living in, or considering moving to, one of the newly selected communities. Residents in winning communities may see new or expanded local programs — such as English language classes, legal aid clinics, workforce training, or city welcome offices — as a result of this funding. The broader immigrant community nationwide is not directly affected by this announcement.

Because this is a community-level program, it applies to immigrants of all backgrounds, visa statuses, and countries of origin.

What You Should Do

  • Check if your city or town was selected. The full list of awardee communities will be available on the American Immigration Council and Welcoming America websites.
  • Look into local resources. If your community received an award, watch for new programs or services being announced by your local government or nonprofit organizations.
  • Stay informed. Follow Welcoming America (welcomingamerica.org) or the American Immigration Council (americanimmigrationcouncil.org) for updates as these community programs roll out.

If you need immigration legal help, always consult a qualified immigration attorney or a Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)-accredited representative — a person officially approved to provide immigration legal services.

Official Sources

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration situations are unique — please consult a licensed immigration attorney or accredited representative for guidance specific to your case.