Chinese mutual aid association enhanced citizenship services

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) awarded a $209,999 Project Grant under the Citizenship Education and Training program (CFDA 97.010) to the Chinese Mutual Aid Association, Inc. (CMAA), a non-profit, minority-owned organization located in Chicago, Illinois. The grant funding will support CMAA's delivery of comprehensive citizenship preparation services to lawful permanent residents, including citizenship instruction, English language classes, naturalization application assistance, and broader immigrant integration services. As a community development corporation, CMAA focuses on supporting immigrant populations and small businesses through a variety of social services and educational programs. This federal grant award will enable CMAA to expand access to high-quality citizenship and integration services in the local community over a two-year period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.