This grant, from the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Citizenship (OoC) within USCIS, aims to foster immigrant integration and strengthen communities by promoting naturalization. Naturalization provides civic and economic opportunities, preparing applicants to be vested U.S. citizens. This funding opportunity supports high-quality citizenship preparation programs nationwide. The grant’s purpose is to expand citizenship instruction for Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) in communities in need. It also seeks to identify and share promising practices, support innovative solutions for naturalization seekers, and incorporate receiving communities into the citizenship process, building expertise for future service delivery.
Opportunity ID: 65573
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-CIS-010-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program Citizenship Instruction Only |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.010 — Citizenship Education and Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 19, 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: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments State governments |
| 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; 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
Grants 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 33); 2. the phone number for the DHS Grants Office (page 22); and 3. the definition of Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (page 47). PLEASE SEE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT |
Jan 24, 2011 | |
| The purpose of this modification is to change the DHS Grants Office contact information to the following:
Stephanie Dawkins |
Jan 24, 2011 | |
| Updated eligibility information to include Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. | Jan 20, 2011 | |
| Jan 20, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-CIS-010-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program Citizenship Instruction Only |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.010 — Citizenship Education and Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 19, 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: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments State governments |
| 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; 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
Grants Officer Email:CISGrants@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-CIS-010-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program Citizenship Instruction Only |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.010 — Citizenship Education and Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| 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: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Special district governments County governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments |
| 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; 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
Grants Officer Email:CIS Grants@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-CIS-010-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program Citizenship Instruction Only |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| 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: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments City or township governments County governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments |
| 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; 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
Grants Officer Phone 202-447-0495 Email:stephanie.dawkins@hq.dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-CIS-010-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program Citizenship Instruction Only |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.010 — Citizenship Education and Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 20, 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: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments City or township governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments |
| 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; 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
Grants Officer Phone 202-447-0495 Email:stephanie.dawkins@hq.dhs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 65573 Full Announcement-5 -> fy 11 direct services foa – ci only – 2 24 11.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephanie Dawkins Grants 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-010-001 | FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program Citizenship Instruction Only | PKG00028251 | Jan 20, 2011 | Apr 01, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
65573 SF424-2.0.pdf
65573 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
65573 Budget-1.1.pdf
65573 Project-1.1.pdf
65573 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
65573 SF424A-1.0.pdf
65573 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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