Students can volunteer with any of the organization(s) on the List of Service Organizations or any organization not on the list if it meets the criteria for a qualifying community or volunteer organization.

List of Service Organizations

Organizations not on the List of Service Organizations, can complete and submit the Service Organization Registration form found on the DSIG Forms webpage. Organizations will be contacted if additional verification/clarification is needed.

CA Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program Service Organization Brochure

DSIG FAQ

For more information please see our Frequently Asked Questions:

DSIG FAQ for Service Organizations

What is a qualifying community or volunteer service organization?

A nonprofit as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Any federal, state, or local government entity.

Any school on the Cal Grant Eligible Schools list on the CSAC website.

Organization shall have been established for a minimum of two years before the first date on which a participating student begins performing service hours to qualify for this program.

Community or volunteer service performed by the participating student is not advocacy of a political, social, or religious nature.

Community or volunteer service is related to the participating student’s field of study or is in furtherance of community service or a community need.

Organizations not on the List of Service Organizations, can complete and submit the Service Organization Registration form found on the DSIG Forms webpage.

For more information, please contact: