The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking applications for its Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services (CINAS).
Donor Name: Department of Homeland Security
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/28/2023
Size of the Grant: $300,000
Grant Duration: 24 months
Details:
OCPE is charged with promoting instruction and training on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. USCIS recognizes that naturalization is a key milestone in the civic integration of immigrants. Naturalization requirements, such as knowledge of English and U.S. history and government, encourage civic learning and build a strong foundation upon which immigrants can fully integrate into American society. Through preparing for naturalization, immigrants gain tools to become successful citizens and meet their responsibilities as United States citizens.
The goal of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program is to expand the availability of high-quality citizenship preparation services for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) across the nation and to provide opportunities for immigrants to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate into the fabric of American society.
Objectives
In fiscal year (FY) 2023, approximately $16.5 million in federal funding is available for eligible organizations to provide direct citizenship preparation services to LPRs through this funding opportunity. USCIS anticipates awarding up to 55 grants of up to $300,000 each.
Proposed services must include the following two components:
- Citizenship Instruction Services
- Educational services that provide enrolled LPRs with the skills and knowledge needed to prepare for citizenship, including instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL), U.S. history and government, and the naturalization process.
- Naturalization Application Services
- Within the scope of the authorized practice of immigration law, grant recipients must assist qualified program participants in preparing and submitting Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, preparing for the naturalization interview, and providing ongoing case management as needed.
Funding Information
- Available Funding for the NOFO: $16,500,000
- Maximum Award Amount: $300,000
- Period of Performance: 24 months
Eligibility Criteria
The following entities are eligible to apply to this announcement:
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public or state-controlled institution of higher education
- Indian/Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Indian/Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized) h. Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organizations
- Public/Indian Housing Authority
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than institutions of higher education
- Special district governments
- State governments
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
