This grant, offered by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Office of Citizenship, is for supporting high-quality citizenship preparation programs nationwide. Its purpose is to foster immigrant integration by expanding access to citizenship instruction and naturalization application services, particularly for low-income and underserved populations. The program also aims to identify and share promising practices, support innovative solutions for those seeking naturalization, and integrate receiving communities into the process. By empowering lawful permanent residents with the tools to become vested citizens, this initiative strengthens communities and the nation.
Opportunity ID: 65733
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-CIS-010-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.010 — Citizenship Education and Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 20, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | 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 be vested citizens ready to exercise their rights and meet their responsibilities as United States citizens.The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support high quality citizenship preparation programs across the nation. Goals of the grant program include: expanding the availability of citizenship instruction for LPRs in communities in need of those services; making naturalization application services accessible to low income and other underserved populations; developing, identifying, and sharing promising practices in citizenship preparation to build expertise to provide high quality services in the future; supporting innovative and creative solutions to problems faced by those seeking naturalization; and incorporating receiving communities into the citizenship process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie Dawkins
Grant Officer Email:CISGrants@dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this modification is to correct: 1. the e-mail address for the DHS Grants Office (pages 2 and 35); and 2. the definition of Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (page 49). PLEASE SEE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT |
Jan 24, 2011 | |
| Jan 24, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-CIS-010-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.010 — Citizenship Education and Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 20, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | 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 be vested citizens ready to exercise their rights and meet their responsibilities as United States citizens.The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support high quality citizenship preparation programs across the nation. Goals of the grant program include: expanding the availability of citizenship instruction for LPRs in communities in need of those services; making naturalization application services accessible to low income and other underserved populations; developing, identifying, and sharing promising practices in citizenship preparation to build expertise to provide high quality services in the future; supporting innovative and creative solutions to problems faced by those seeking naturalization; and incorporating receiving communities into the citizenship process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie Dawkins
Grant Officer Email:CISGrants@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-CIS-010-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.010 — Citizenship Education and Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | 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 be vested citizens ready to exercise their rights and meet their responsibilities as United States citizens.
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support high quality citizenship preparation programs across the nation. Goals of the grant program include: expanding the availability of citizenship instruction for LPRs in communities in need of those services; making naturalization application services accessible to low income and other underserved populations; developing, identifying, and sharing promising practices in citizenship preparation to build expertise to provide high quality services in the future; supporting innovative and creative solutions to problems faced by those seeking naturalization; and incorporating receiving communities into the citizenship process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie Dawkins
Grant Officer Email:CIS Grants@dhs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 65733 Full Announcement-2 -> fy 11 direct services foa cinas – 1 24 11 final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephanie Dawkins Grant Officer Email: CISGrants@dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.010 | DHS-11-CIS-010-002 | FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program Citizenship Instruction and Natura | PKG00028311 | Jan 20, 2011 | Apr 01, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
65733 SF424-2.0.pdf
65733 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
65733 Budget-1.1.pdf
65733 Project-1.1.pdf
65733 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
65733 SF424A-1.0.pdf
65733 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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