Montgomery college citizenship preparation program

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Citizenship Education and Training federal grant program (CFDA 97.010), awarded Montgomery College $450,000 on October 1, 2023 for the Montgomery College Citizenship Preparation Program. The two-year project will provide citizenship instruction, naturalization application assistance, English language classes, and other integration services to help lawful permanent residents in Montgomery County, Maryland gain the knowledge and skills necessary for successful integration into American society. Montgomery College, a public two-year institution, has a history of delivering educational services and workforce training programs under federal contracts and grants. This latest award represents a continuation of the college's efforts to expand access to high-quality citizenship preparation services in areas with significant immigrant populations.