Acrs citizenship instruction and naturalization application services

This $450,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS USCIS) under the Citizenship Education and Training program (CFDA 97.010) supports the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS), a non-profit organization, in providing citizenship instruction, naturalization application assistance, and related integration services to immigrant communities in Washington. The funding will enable ACRS to deliver a range of services in over 40 languages and dialects, including citizenship education, English language classes, civics training, and support for completing naturalization applications. As a sub-awardee, ACRS has also received additional funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce to provide direct services to victims of crime and sexual assault. This grant award aligns with the Citizenship Education and Training program's objective of expanding access to high-quality citizenship preparation services nationwide to help eligible individuals successfully integrate into American society.