Closed · DHS-21-CIS-010-003 · CFDA 97.010 · Discretionary

FY 2021 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Refugee and Asylee Integration Services (RAIS)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $1M
Award range
Closed
Status
July 16, 2021
Close date
10
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2021 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Refugee and Asylee Integration Services (RAIS) is a closed discretionary listing from Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division that offered Up to $1,000,000 across 10 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $1M
award range
Closed
application status
10
expected awards
97.010
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2021 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Refugee and Asylee Integration Services (RAIS) - is cataloged under number DHS-21-CIS-010-003 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 97.010, posted by Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 17, 2021 and last updated on July 12, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $1,000,000. It expects to issue 10 awards. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 16, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $1,000,000

Close Date

July 16, 2021

No Explanation

Posted

May 17, 2021

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

OoC is charged with promoting instruction and training on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. USCIS recognizes that naturalization is a culmination of the civic integration of lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who were resettled as refugees or granted asylum, as well as for Cuban or Haitian entrants or individuals admitted on a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV); however, some of these individuals may experience challenges with aspects of civic, linguistic, economic, cultural and institutional integration when resettling in the United States, which may impact their progress toward full civic integration. The sooner these individuals are able to engage in their communities, the more likely they are to find satisfaction and success in their personal and professional lives; make positive contributions to their communities and the Nation, and become naturalized citizens. It is critical to provide refugees and asylees, Cuban and Haitian entrants, and SIV recipients with opportunities to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to fully integrate into American society.The goal of the RAIS funding opportunity is to provide extended integration services, which build on, but are not intended to replicate, those resettlement services funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement, which prioritize early economic self-sufficiency. The primary focus of the RAIS is to provide individualized programming to LPRs who entered the United States under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), were granted asylum, as well as Cuban or Haitian entrants and individuals on an SIV, to attain the skills and knowledge required for successful citizenship and to foster a sense of belonging and attachment to the United States. Although the title of the program refers only to refugees and asylees, LPRs who entered the United States as Cuban or Haitian entrants or were admitted on an SIV are also eligible for services under this program. This grant strives to promote long-term civic integration of those LPRs who have identified naturalization as a goal yet may need additional information and instruction to attain it.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 20. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

Key Dates

Posted May 17, 2021
Close Date July 16, 2021
Archive Date August 15, 2021
Last Updated July 12, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2021 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Refugee and Asylee Integration Services (RAIS)", offered by Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division. It is associated with CFDA program 97.010. OoC is charged with promoting instruction and training on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. USCIS recognizes that naturalization is a culmination of the civic integration of lawful perma...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 16, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $1,000,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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