FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services (CINAS)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DHS-24-CIS-010-002
- Agency
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Office of Procurement Operations
Department of Homeland Security
- Applications due
- Award size
- $150,000 to $300,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Community Development
- Eligible applicants
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- City/Township Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Special District Governments
- Independent School Districts
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- State Governments
- County Governments
- 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 Instruction and Naturalization Application Services (CINAS) funding opportunity. This $10 million grant program seeks eligible organizations to provide citizenship preparation services to lawful permanent residents (LPRs), including citizenship instruction and naturalization application assistance. Proposed services must include both mandatory components, and applicants will be evaluated on factors such as curriculum, assessments, instructor qualifications, and service delivery. The application deadline is June 21, 2024, and awards are anticipated to be made by September 30, 2024.
DHS anticipates awarding up to 40 grants of up to $300,000 each under this opportunity. The federal grant program associated with this opportunity is the Citizenship Education and Training program (CFDA 97.010). Services can be provided nationwide, and the program aims to expand the availability of high-quality citizenship preparation offerings to help immigrants gain the knowledge and skills necessary for successful integration into American society.
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The CINAS NOFO has been updated to reflect the requirements for the testing materials on page 9. All other information remains the same. The updated copy is found under "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 Instruction and Naturalization Application Services (CINAS) funding opportunity provides support to organizations that offer citizenship preparation services to LPRs. Additional activities that support this goal include identifying, implementing, and sharing best practices in citizenship preparation; increasing the use of and access to technology in citizenship preparation programs; working with local libraries and museums which serve as vital resources for immigrant communities; and incorporating strategies to foster welcoming communities as part of the citizenship and civic integration process.
Update #1 ·
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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 Instruction and Naturalization Application Services (CINAS) funding opportunity provides support to organizations that offer citizenship preparation services to LPRs. Additional activities that support this goal include identifying, implementing, and sharing best practices in citizenship preparation; increasing the use of and access to technology in citizenship preparation programs; working with local libraries and museums which serve as vital resources for immigrant communities; and incorporating strategies to foster welcoming communities as part of the citizenship and civic integration process.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DHS FY 24 NOFO CINAS FINAL updated 06.13.24.pdf | ||
| DHS FY 24 NOFO CINAS FINAL 042424.pdf |
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