Citizenship Education and Training
Active
- Assistance listing
- 97.010
- Agency
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Citizen and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
- Grant awards
- 674 $159,654,067 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Citizenship Education and Naturalization Application Services
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Block Grant
- Treasury account
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- 70-0300-0-1-751
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) awards Project Grants and Block Grants to public and nonprofit organizations offering citizenship instruction and naturalization application services to lawful permanent residents (LPRs), under CFDA 97.010; the most recent award was issued on October 1, 2026.
The program funds two core service categories: direct citizenship preparation (classroom instruction in English, U.S. history, government, and the naturalization process) and naturalization application assistance. Supported activities also include identifying and sharing citizenship preparation best practices, increasing technology access in programs, partnering with local libraries and museums, and fostering welcoming communities. Recent awards document practical implementation across diverse geographies and target populations—examples include the International Institute of Minnesota's statewide citizenship instruction program ($299,593), Syracuse's citizenship and application services ($300,000), and World Relief Corporation's citizenship education and training ($180,000), all awarded in November 2024 for two-year performance periods ending September 30, 2026.
Over the past 674 awards since 2009, the program has obligated $159.7 million in federal dollars, with combined federal and non-federal obligation reaching $165.7 million. USCIS administers 644 awards totaling $152.6 million federal dollars (95.6 percent of the portfolio by count); a smaller subset of 30 awards distributed through the broader Department of Homeland Security accounts for $7.1 million. The portfolio is predominantly Project Grants (93 percent, 630 awards) with a smaller Block Grant component (7 percent, 44 awards). Recent annual funding has ranged between 40 and 66 awards per year from 2021 through 2024; only one award has been recorded for 2026 to date. Typical award magnitudes cluster between $240,000 and $400,000 for direct-service grants, though earlier multi-year cohorts showed award ceilings up to $450,000.
No grant opportunities are currently open. The most recent solicitations closed in mid-2024: the FY 2024 Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services (CINAS) track (due June 21, 2024) and the FY 2024 Citizenship Integration Training Academy (CITA) track (due July 12, 2024) both issued awards in October and November 2024. USCIS does not renew grant agreements; recipients must submit new applications to compete for future funding cycles. Eligible applicants include public entities, tribal governments, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, and higher education institutions (both public and private). The program applies 2 CFR 200 compliance standards and requires three-year record retention from final expenditure report submission.
Objective and description
- Objective
The Office of Citizenship, Partnership and Engagement (OCPE), within US. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is charged with promoting instruction and training on the rights and responsibilities of cit
- Description
This grant opportunity will fund public or nonprofit organizations that offer both citizenship instruction and naturalization application services to lawful permanent residents (LPRs).
Eligibility
- Beneficiary eligibility
Immigrant Service Providers; Refugee/Alien. Lawful permanent resident
- Credentials and documentation
May be required by the U.S. Statute, regulation, or program guidance. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E- Cost Principles apply to this program.
- Uses of assistance
DHS grant funds may only be used for the purpose set forth in each grant agreement and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Expenses that may be paid for with grant funds are outlined in each Notice of Funding Opportunity under "Allowable Costs" and agreed to with the Notice of Award for each grant agreement. Funding restrictions on use of awarded funds are identified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity announcements and award provisions.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
The period of performance for the CINAS award will be up to 2 years. Monetary awards may be subject to the Cash Management Improvement Act for payment and/or reimbursement of expenditures. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Payment based on Project need.
How to apply
- Application procedure
Each Notice of Funding Opportunity reports the deadline for applications. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Each Notice of Funding Opportunity reports the deadline for applications. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program. Application deadline and other information are contained in the Notice of Funding Opportunity announcements.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
The criteria for the review of applications are reported in the Notice of Funding Opportunity announcements.
- Award procedure
Applications are reviewed by teams of technical reviewers and then by DHS program and administrative staff. Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with each recommended applicant prior to an award being issued.
- Time to approval or disapproval
FY24 applications will be reviewed and then awarded no later than September 30, 2024.
- Renewals
USCIS does not renew grant agreements. Grant recipients must reapply with a new application to be considered for future awards.
Grant opportunities
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Grant awards
Latest 10 of 674 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Rescue Committee, Inc. | $3,174,705 | 2% |
| 2 | Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. | $2,098,513 | 1% |
| 3 | Church World Service, Inc. | $2,005,768 | 1% |
| 4 | Jewish Family & Vocational Service Of Middlesex County, Inc. | $2,000,000 | 1% |
| 5 | Institute For Latino Progress | $1,974,994 | 1% |
| 6 | School Board Of Miami-Dade County | $1,963,620 | 1% |
| 7 | Ywca Tulsa Inc. | $1,928,652 | 1% |
| 8 | Hartford Public Library | $1,921,957 | 1% |
| 9 | Shorefront Ym-Ywha Of Brighton-Manhattan Beach, Inc. | $1,900,000 | 1% |
| 10 | Emerald Isle Immigration Center, Inc. | $1,895,048 | 1% |
10 of 260 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $9,514,043 |
| FY2024 | $1,471,886 |
| FY2023 | $21,529,886 |
| FY2022 | $19,701,060 |
| FY2021 | $9,825,134 |
| FY2020 | $9,522,218 |
| FY2019 | $9,599,260 |
| FY2018 | $9,268,380 |
| FY2017 | $9,774,347 |
| FY2016 | $9,636,126 |
| FY2015 | $9,806,341 |
| FY2014 | $9,823,722 |
| FY2013 | $9,857,632 |
| FY2012 | $4,778,638 |
| FY2011 | $7,389,896 |
| FY2010 | $8,155,499 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 97.010?
Assistance Listing 97.010 is Citizenship Education and Training, a federal grant program run by Citizen and Immigration Services (Department of Homeland Security).
What is the CFDA number for Citizenship Education and Training?
Its CFDA number is 97.010: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 97.010 awarded?
674 grant awards under 97.010 have obligated $159,654,067 in federal funds to 260 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 97.010?
The recipients obligated the most under Citizenship Education and Training are International Rescue Committee, Inc. ($3,174,705), Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. ($2,098,513) and Church World Service, Inc. ($2,005,768).
How much did 97.010 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 97.010 obligated $9,514,043 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 97.010?
No opportunity listed under 97.010 is open now. The latest, FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Citizenship and Integration Training Academy, was posted on May 15, 2024.
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