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Document Type:
Modification to Previous
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
DHS-09-CIS-010-001
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Mar 12, 2009
Creation Date:
May 14, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:
May 15, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications:
May 15, 2009
Archive Date:
Jun 14, 2009
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Category Explanation:
Immigrant Services
Expected Number of Awards:
12
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$1,200,000
Award Ceiling:
$100,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):
97.010
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Citizenship Education and Training
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Eligible Applicants
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Community based organizations having demonstrated experience in providing citizenship and/or immigration-related services to legal immigrants.
Agency Name
Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division
Description
The Citizenship Grant Program being offered through the Office of Citizenship, within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will provide monetary support to community-based organizations (CBOs) that serve immigrant populations. Approximately $1.2 million of federal funding shall be made available through a competitive grant to CBOs that are located in areas of the United States with a large representation (or high concentration) of the nation’s immigrant population. The funds shall be used to support citizenship preparation programs incorporating activities to assist naturalization applicants (or potential naturalization applicants) to improve English language skills, gain knowledge of U.S. history and government (civics), prepare for the naturalization application and interview process, and expand awareness of available information and resources related to U.S. citizenship and the naturalization process. The funds may only be used to provide direct services to immigrants with legal status in the United States. Specific services to be provided may include but are not limited to, English as a Second Language (ESL), English Language (EL)/Civics, citizenship instruction, educational resources (textbooks, language software, computers, etc), assistance with preparing and completing the naturalization application process (including case management), citizenship-focused community outreach, and staff and volunteer training.Letter of IntentIf you intend to apply for Fiscal Year 2009 funding under this program, please send an email 30 days [April 15, 2009] prior to the application submission deadline to citizenshipgrantprogram@dhs.gov. Although submission of the notice of intent to apply is not mandatory, your email will help USCIS plan more efficiently for the review of applications. In your email, please include the name of your organization, address, contact person, and phone number.
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