FEDERAL

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS); Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division

FY 2016 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services Grant

Eligibility: City or township governments • County governments • Independent school districts • Native American tribal government (Federally recognized) • Native American tribal organizations, other than Federally recognized tribal governments • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than institutions of higher education • Private institutions of higher education • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education • Special district governments • State governments

Funding Available: Up to $9 million for 36 awards

Deadline: April 22, 2016

Description: The goal of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program is to expand the availability of high quality citizenship preparation services for lawful permanent residents in communities across the nation. Additional activities that support this goal include making citizenship instruction and naturalization application services accessible to low-income and other underserved lawful permanent resident populations; developing, identifying, and sharing promising practices in citizenship preparation; supporting innovative and creative solutions to barriers faced by those seeking naturalization; increasing the use of and access to technology in citizenship preparation programs; working with local libraries which serve as a vital resource for immigrant communities; and incorporating strategies to foster welcoming communities as part of the citizenship and civic integration process. 

Contact Information: For the funding announcement: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=281833

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