2023-2025 laredo college DHS uscis - citizenship instruction and naturalization application services grant program

The Laredo College federal Project Grant award of $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS USCIS) Citizenship Education and Training program (CFDA 97.010) will fund citizenship instruction and naturalization application services over a two-year period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025. The grant supports Laredo College, a minority-serving Hispanic institution of higher education, in providing comprehensive citizenship preparation services to the local immigrant community, including citizenship instruction, English language classes, civics education, and assistance with naturalization application filing. This funding aligns with the Citizenship Education and Training program's objective to expand access to high-quality citizenship services and promote the successful integration of immigrants and refugees into American society.