Citizenship and integration services for refugees and immigrants in iowa

This $300,000 Project Grant awarded on November 22, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under the Citizenship Education and Training Program (CFDA 97.010) will support Lutheran Services In Iowa, Inc. (LSI) in providing comprehensive citizenship preparation and integration services for refugees and immigrants in Iowa.

The funding will enable LSI, a non-profit organization, to deliver a range of services including citizenship instruction, English language classes, naturalization application assistance, and broader immigrant integration programming. This aligns with the USCIS program's goal of expanding access to high-quality citizenship education and support to help lawful permanent residents successfully navigate the naturalization process and integrate into American society. LSI has a history of securing and executing similar federal grants from agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Agriculture to serve refugee and immigrant populations in Iowa.