Citizenship instruction and naturalization application services

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) awarded a $450,000 Project Grant under the Citizenship Education and Training program (CFDA 97.010) to 1199 SEIU League Training And Upgrading Fund, doing business as 1199 SEIU-HCIEF. This 2-year grant, effective October 1, 2023, will fund 1199 SEIU-HCIEF to provide citizenship education, instruction, naturalization application services, and training products and services. The grant recipient will also recruit and train 16 community health worker apprentices per year through a sub-award from the Research Foundation of the City University of New York. The Citizenship Education and Training program aims to expand access to high-quality citizenship preparation services nationwide to help eligible individuals gain the knowledge and skills necessary for successful integration into American society.