Name
FY 2012 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program
Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services
CFDA Number
97.010
Funding Opportunity Number (FON)
DHS-12-CIS-010-002
Source
Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division
Purpose
The Office of Citizenship (OoC), within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is charged with promoting the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Naturalization is not only a benefit in itself, but also a mechanism to foster immigrant integration. Naturalization provides civic and economic opportunities for new citizens, and strengthens our communities and nation as a whole. Through preparing for naturalization, applicants will gain the tools to become successful citizens - ready to exercise their rights and meet their responsibilities as United States citizens. The goal of the grant program is to expand the availability of quality citizenship preparation services for permanent residents in communities across the nation. Activities that support this goal include making citizenship instruction and naturalization application services accessible to low income and other underserved permanent resident populations; developing, identifying, and sharing promising practices in citizenship preparation; supporting innovative and creative solutions to barriers faced by those seeking naturalization; increasing the use of and access to technology in citizenship preparation programs; and engaging receiving communities in the citizenship and civic integration process.
Eligible Applicants
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Funding Amount
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
Award Ceiling: $ 160,000
Target Population
Low income and other underserved permanent residents.
Geographic Target
National
Deadline
May 7, 2012
Contact
Stephanie Dawkins
Grants Office
Phone 202-447-0495
stephanie.dawkins@hq.dhs.gov
Full Announcement
Date Summary Prepared
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