FY 2021 citizenship and integration grant program: citizenship instruction and naturalization application services

The Shorefront Ym-Ywha Of Brighton-Manhattan Beach, Inc. received a $250,000 block grant award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under the Citizenship Education and Training program (CFDA 97.010). The award will support the organization's provision of citizenship instruction and naturalization application services from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023.

As described in the program description, the USCIS Office of Citizenship, Partnership and Engagement is charged with promoting citizenship education and training on rights and responsibilities. This two-year block grant will allow Shorefront Ym-Ywha to deliver services aligned with that goal by providing citizenship classes and guidance for lawful permanent residents seeking to naturalize as U.S. citizens. The timing and amount of funding suggest it aims to support demand for such integration services.