USCIS Funds Citizenship Prep Programs
Empowering Immigrants on Their Path to Citizenship
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is excited to announce the opening of the application period for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program! This program offers crucial funding to organizations that help lawful immigrants prepare for naturalization and become integrated into American society.
Investing in Communities
"The Citizenship and Integration Grant Program is an essential tool for empowering organizations to support legal immigrants on their path to citizenship," said USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou. "This year, we're placing a special focus on ensuring underserved communities, including remote and isolated areas, have access to these resources." [USCIS]
Grant Details
Funding: Up to $10 million will be awarded to support citizenship preparation programs.
Number of Awards: USCIS expects to award grants to up to 40 organizations.
Grant Amount: Each organization may receive up to $300,000 for a two-year period.
Eligible Organizations: Public or non-profit organizations that provide both citizenship instruction and naturalization application services to lawful permanent residents can apply.
Application Deadline: June 21, 2024
How to Apply: Visit www.grants.gov for application details and registration information. [USCIS]
Program Impact
Since its inception in 2009, the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program has provided $155 million in funding through over 644 grants. These grants have empowered immigrant-serving organizations to assist more than 300,000 immigrants across 41 states and D.C. on their path to becoming U.S. citizens.
Moving Forward
With continued Congressional support, USCIS is committed to making this funding opportunity available to communities nationwide. Award recipients for the 2024 grant cycle are expected to be announced in September 2024.