Jewish family service citizenship and education grant

The Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts, Inc. has been awarded a $450,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Citizenship and Immigration Services under the Citizenship Education and Training (CFDA 97.010) federal grant program. This two-year award, effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025, will fund the organization's delivery of citizenship preparation services, including citizenship instruction, naturalization application assistance, English language classes, and civic education to immigrants and refugees in Western Massachusetts. As a sub-recipient under the national refugee resettlement agency HIAS Inc., Jewish Family Service will also provide comprehensive refugee reception, resettlement, and support services to vulnerable populations. The range of services offered through this federal grant aligns with the Citizenship Education and Training program's objective of expanding access to high-quality citizenship preparation to help eligible individuals successfully integrate into American society.