Citizenship Integration Training Academy

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

This grant 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

May be required by the U.S. Statute, regulation, or program guidance. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E- Cost Principles apply to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Train new citizenship instructors. Develop new citizenship programs. This funding will provide support to organizations that have not previously received USCIS grant funding.

The period of performance is 3 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.

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 applies to this program. Application deadline and other information are contained in the Notice of Funding Opportunity announcements

The criteria for the review of applications are reported in the Notice of Funding Opportunity announcements.

Awards 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.

FY24 applications will be reviewed and then awarded no later than September 30, 2024.

USCIS does not renew grant agreements. Grant recipients must reapply with a new application to be considered for future awards.