The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering this grant to expand quality citizenship preparation services for permanent residents nationwide. This grant promotes naturalization as a mechanism for immigrant integration, providing civic and economic opportunities for new citizens and strengthening communities. It focuses on making citizenship instruction and naturalization application services accessible, particularly for low-income and underserved populations. Activities include developing and sharing promising practices, supporting innovative solutions to naturalization barriers, increasing technology use, and engaging communities in civic integration.
Opportunity ID: 156193
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-12-CIS-010-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2012 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: | Education Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 31 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.010 — Citizenship Education and Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 22, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 06, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $160,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts |
| 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 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.
PLEASE CLICK THE APPLICATION LINK ABOVE TO DOWNLOAD FULL ANNOUNCEMENT AND APPLICATION PACKET. THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT LINK ABOVE. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Please click the Application link above to download full announcement and application packet |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie Dawkins
Grants Office Phone 202-447-0495 Email:stephanie.dawkins@hq.dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| To provide further instructions to applicants on how to download the full announcement. The full announcement can be downloaded from the Application Link provided at the top of this page. | Mar 22, 2012 | |
| Added comments to instruct applicants on where to find the full announcement. | Mar 22, 2012 | |
| Provided comments to applicants on how to download full announcement and application packet. 3/20/2012 | Mar 22, 2012 | |
| Mar 20, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-12-CIS-010-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2012 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: | Education Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 31 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.010 — Citizenship Education and Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 22, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 06, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $160,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts |
| 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 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.
PLEASE CLICK THE APPLICATION LINK ABOVE TO DOWNLOAD FULL ANNOUNCEMENT AND APPLICATION PACKET. THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT LINK ABOVE. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Please click the Application link above to download full announcement and application packet |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie Dawkins
Grants Office Phone 202-447-0495 Email:stephanie.dawkins@hq.dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-12-CIS-010-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2012 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: | Education Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 31 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.010 — Citizenship Education and Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 22, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 06, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $160,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts County 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 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie Dawkins
Grants Office Phone 202-447-0495 Email:stephanie.dawkins@hq.dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-12-CIS-010-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2012 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: | Education Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 31 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.010 — Citizenship Education and Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 22, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 06, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $160,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Independent school districts County 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 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie Dawkins
Grants Office Phone 202-447-0495 Email:stephanie.dawkins@hq.dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-12-CIS-010-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2012 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: | Education Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 31 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.010 — Citizenship Education and Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 06, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $160,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Independent school districts County 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 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie Dawkins
Grants Office Phone 202-447-0495 Email:stephanie.dawkins@hq.dhs.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephanie Dawkins Grants Office Phone 202-447-0495 Email: stephanie.dawkins@hq.dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.010 | PKG00108570 | Mar 20, 2012 | May 07, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
156193 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
156193 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
156193 Project-1.1.pdf
156193 Budget-1.1.pdf
156193 SF424A-1.0.pdf
156193 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
156193 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
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