Citizenship Education and Training

 

The Office of Citizenship, Partnership and Engagement (OCPE), within US. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 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 of U.S. history and civics, encourage civic learning and build a strong foundation upon which immigrants can fully integrate into society. Through preparing for naturalization, immigrants will gain the 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 lawful permanent residents to gain the knowledge and training necessary to integrate into the fabric of American society. The Citizenship and Integration Grant Program supports the objectives of Executive Order 14012, Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans, by promoting integration, inclusion, and citizenship. Furthermore, the goals of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program address the DHS mission to enforce and administer our immigration laws as stated in the 2014 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review as the program provides lawful permanent residents instruction on the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship and information and support on how to apply for naturalization within the authorized practice of immigration law.

Active 97.010 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 Grant recipients are estimated to provide citizenship preparation services to approximately 30,000 permanent residents. Total Permanent Residents Served 34,230 Percent of students enrolled in classes under the program that show educational gains: 75.00%
Fiscal Year 2017 Grant recipients are estimated to provide citizenship preparation services to approximately 32,000 permanent residents. Percent of students enrolled in classes that show educational gains: 80.00%
Fiscal Year 2018 No current data available.
Fiscal Year 2019 2019 marked the 11th year USCIS awarded grants to organizations in support of citizenship preparation efforts under the Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Program. The program has helped more than 245,000 lawful permanent residents prepare for citizenship over the 11 years. Through grant funding, USCIS seeks to expand high-quality citizenship preparation programs to help lawful, permanent residents become successful U.S. citizens ready to fulfill and embrace their responsibilities by increasing their knowledge of English, U.S. history and civics.
Fiscal Year 2020 Since its inception, the Citizenship and Integration Program has served a total of 279,416 Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) under all its funding opportunities. 127,015 LPRs have enrolled in citizenship classes; 190,891 LPRs have been screened for naturalization eligibility; 122,602 LPRs submitted their Forms N-400; and 66,169 LPRs have become naturalized citizens.
Fiscal Year 2021 Since its inception, the Citizenship and Integration Program has served over 300,000 LPRs. For FY21, the following have been served: Total Permanent Residents 21,336 Total Enrolled Citizenship Students 8,744 Total Naturalization Eligibility Screenings 14,282 Total N-400s Submitted (w/legal services) 9,156 Naturalized Citizens 4,525
Fiscal Year 2022 • Under the CINAS program, 2382 students were enrolled in classes • Under the CARING program, 104 students were enrolled in classes • Under the CINAS program, 1641 students were pre and post tested • Under the CARING program, 60 students were pre and post tested Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Title IV, Public Law 117-328-
Division F Small Businesses and For-Profit organizations other than small businesses apply only to the Innovations Notice of Funding Opportunity Immigrant Service Providers; Refugee/Alien. May be required by the U.S. Statute, regulation, or program guidance. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E- Cost Principles apply to this program. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Each Notice of Funding Opportunity reports the deadline for applications. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Application deadline and other information are contained in the Notice of Funding Opportunity announcements. Applications are reviewed by teams of technical reviewers and then by DHS program and administrative staff. Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with each recommended applicant prior to an award being issued. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines FY22 applications will be reviewed and then awarded no later than September 30, 2022. None USCIS does not renew grant agreements. Grant recipients must reapply with a new application to be considered for future awards. The criteria for the review of applications are reported in the Notice of Funding Opportunity announcements. DHS grant funds may only be used for the purpose set forth in each grant agreement and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Expenses that may be paid for with grant funds are outlined in each Notice of Funding Opportunity under "Allowable Costs" and agreed to with the Notice of Award for each grant agreement. Funding restrictions on use of awarded funds are identified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity announcements and award provisions. See program guidance. Not applicable. Not applicable. Grant records shall be retained for a period of 3 years from the day the recipient submits its final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Grant records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records, and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or sub-recipient under the award. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is mandatory. 10%. Matching requirements are mandatory. There is a minimum cost share requirement for this program of 10% of the total requested funding amount for Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services. Refugee and Asylee Integration Services, and Regional HUB Programs. There is a minimum cost share requirement for the Innovations program of 20% of the total requested funding amount. Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. The period of performance for each award will be up to 2 years. Monetary awards may be subject to the Cash Management Improvement Act for payment and/or reimbursement of expenditures. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Payment based on Project need. Payment based on Project need. None/Not specified. Mary Jane Sommerville
5900 Capital Gateway Drive
Office of Citizenship
MS 2260
Camp Springs, MD 20588
Camp Springs, MD 20588 USA
Mary.J.Sommerville@uscis.dhs.gov
Phone: 612-418-1887 http://www.uscis.gov/grants 70-0300-0-1-751 (Project Grants) FY 22$20,000,000.00; FY 23 est $25,000,000.00; FY 24 Estimate Not Available FY 21$10,000,000.00; FY 20$10,000,000.00; FY 19$10,000,000.00; FY 18$9,425,000.00; - For specific grant program funding, see information below: Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services (CINAS) - In fiscal year (FY) 2023, a total of 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. Community and Regional Integration Network Grant - In fiscal year (FY) 2023, approximately $1 million in federal funding is available for eligible organizations to provide integration services to vulnerable LPR populations. USCIS seeks to award approximately four to eight grants of up to $300,000 each. Regional Hub - In fiscal year (FY) 2023, up to $4 million in federal funding is available for eligible organizations to manage regional or statewide citizenship support networks that build capacity among their affiliates/members to provide direct citizenship education services to immigrants. USCIS anticipates awarding approximately four grants of up to $1,000,000 each. Innovations in Citizenship Education: In fiscal year (FY) 2023, up to $3.6 million in federal funding is available for eligible organizations to develop and pilot innovative approaches to citizenship education. USCIS anticipates awarding up to 14 grants of up to $250,000 each. 2 CFR Part 200. Not applicable.