Progreso latino, INC., RI citizenship consortium

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), within the Department of Homeland Security, awarded a $293,888 Project Grant to Progreso Latino Inc., a minority-owned non-profit organization in Rhode Island, under the Citizenship Education and Training Federal Grant Program (CFDA 97.010). The grant, awarded on Nov 22, 2024, will support Progreso Latino Inc.'s efforts to provide comprehensive citizenship preparation services, including citizenship instruction, English language classes, naturalization application assistance, and broader immigrant integration services, to lawful permanent residents in the local community. The grant funding will enable Progreso Latino Inc. to implement programs like the Rhode Island Citizenship Consortium, which delivers culturally and linguistically tailored support to help immigrants successfully navigate the naturalization process and integrate into American society. The award period extends through Sep 30, 2026.