FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Citizenship and Integration Training Academy

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.