FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Citizenship and Integration Training Academy
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DHS-24-CIS-010-005
- Agency
-
Office of Procurement Operations
Department of Homeland Security
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $400,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
-
- Community Development
- Eligible applicants
-
- City/Township Governments
- State Governments
- Independent School Districts
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- County Governments
- Special District Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is offering the FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Citizenship and Integration Training Academy. This grant program aims to train a new cadre of citizenship instructors and oversee the development of new citizenship programs for lawful permanent residents (LPRs). In year one, grant recipients must participate in 12 months of mandatory virtual training. In years two and three, recipients will implement citizenship education programs and, optionally, establish naturalization application services staffed by Department of Justice (DOJ) Accredited Representatives. Eligible applicants include government entities, public institutions, and non-profit organizations, with priority given to organizations that have not previously received USCIS grant funding. The application deadline is July 12, 2024, and awards will be announced by September 30, 2024.
Up to $2.4 million in federal funding is available, with USCIS anticipating awarding up to six grants of up to $400,000 each under this 36-month funding opportunity. The program is authorized under the Citizenship Education and Training federal grant program (CFDA 97.010), which supports nationwide efforts to help LPRs gain the knowledge and skills necessary for successful integration into American society.
Synopsis
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
The FY24 CITA NOFO was updated to provide clarification on the Citizenship test requirements (pages 8,36, 37). All other information remains the same. The full announcement is available under the Required Documents tab. -
OCPE is charged with promoting instruction and training on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. USCIS recognizes that naturalization is a key milestone in the civic integration of immigrants. Naturalization requirements, such as knowledge of English, U.S. history, and government, encourage civic learning and build a strong foundation upon which immigrants can fully integrate into American society. Through preparing for naturalization, immigrants gain tools to become successful citizens and meet their responsibilities as United States citizens. The goal of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program is to expand the availability of high-quality citizenship preparation services for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) across the nation and to provide opportunities for immigrants to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate into the fabric of American society. Since it began in 2009, the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program has awarded more than $55 million through 644 competitive grants to immigrant-serving organizations in 41 states and the District of Columbia. Now in its 16th year, the program has helped more than 300,000 LPRs prepare for citizenship.
The Citizenship Integration Training Academy (CITA) funding opportunity aims to train a new cadre of citizenship instructors and oversee the development of new citizenship programs. This funding will provide support to organizations that have not previously received USCIS grant funding. In year one of the grant, the CITA will provide twelve months of rigorous, mandatory virtual training for grant recipient staff designed to impart the requisite technical skills, knowledge, and capacity to enable them to establish and implement a high-quality citizenship education program for LPRs in years two and three. During years two and three, program implementation will be closely followed and supported by USCIS staff, who will provide technical assistance to grant recipients. This grant also offers an optional component for funded organizations to pursue and establish a naturalization application services program staffed by two Department of Justice (DOJ) Accredited Representatives. Interested organizations may independently pursue status as a Department of Justice (DOJ) Recognized Organization during year one, with the cost of this training and designated staff time reimbursed through Citizenship and Integration Training Academy (CITA) grant funding. During years two and three, participating grant recipients will begin offering naturalization application services in conjunction with their citizenship education program.
Update #1 ·
minor edits -
OCPE is charged with promoting instruction and training on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. USCIS recognizes that naturalization is a key milestone in the civic integration of immigrants. Naturalization requirements, such as knowledge of English, U.S. history, and government, encourage civic learning and build a strong foundation upon which immigrants can fully integrate into American society. Through preparing for naturalization, immigrants gain tools to become successful citizens and meet their responsibilities as United States citizens. The goal of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program is to expand the availability of high-quality citizenship preparation services for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) across the nation and to provide opportunities for immigrants to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate into the fabric of American society. Since it began in 2009, the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program has awarded more than $55 million through 644 competitive grants to immigrant-serving organizations in 41 states and the District of Columbia. Now in its 16th year, the program has helped more than 300,000 LPRs prepare for citizenship.
The Citizenship Integration Training Academy (CITA) funding opportunity aims to train a new cadre of citizenship instructors and oversee the development of new citizenship programs. This funding will provide support to organizations that have not previously received USCIS grant funding. In year one of the grant, the CITA will provide twelve months of rigorous, mandatory virtual training for grant recipient staff designed to impart the requisite technical skills, knowledge, and capacity to enable them to establish and implement a high-quality citizenship education program for LPRs in years two and three. During years two and three, program implementation will be closely followed and supported by USCIS staff, who will provide technical assistance to grant recipients. This grant also offers an optional component for funded organizations to pursue and establish a naturalization application services program staffed by two Department of Justice (DOJ) Accredited Representatives. Interested organizations may independently pursue status as a Department of Justice (DOJ) Recognized Organization during year one, with the cost of this training and designated staff time reimbursed through Citizenship and Integration Training Academy (CITA) grant funding. During years two and three, participating grant recipients will begin offering naturalization application services in conjunction with their citizenship education program.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DHS FY24 CITA NOFO FINAL 6.14.24 updated.pdf | ||
| CITA NOFO FINAL posting 051525 rev.pdf | ||
| CITA NOFO FINAL posting 051525.pdf |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar grant opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity