Closed · DHS-24-CIS-010-005 · CFDA 97.010 · Discretionary

FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Citizenship and Integration Training Academy

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

up to $400K
Award range
Closed
Status
July 12, 2024
Close date
7
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Citizenship and Integration Training Academy is a closed discretionary listing from Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division that offered Up to $400,000 across 7 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $400K
award range
Closed
application status
7
expected awards
97.010
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Citizenship and Integration Training Academy - is cataloged under number DHS-24-CIS-010-005 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 15, 2024 and last updated on June 17, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $400,000. It expects to issue 7 awards. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. 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 12, 2024. 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 $400,000

Close Date

July 12, 2024

No Explanation

Posted

May 15, 2024

Expected Awards

7

Instrument

Grant

Description

OCPE is charged with promoting instruction and training on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. USCIS recognizes that naturalization is a key milestone in the civic integration of immigrants. Naturalization requirements, such as knowledge of English, U.S. history, and government, encourage civic learning and build a strong foundation upon which immigrants can fully integrate into American society. Through preparing for naturalization, immigrants gain tools to become successful citizens and meet their responsibilities as United States citizens. The goal of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program is to expand the availability of high-quality citizenship preparation services for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) across the nation and to provide opportunities for immigrants to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate into the fabric of American society. Since it began in 2009, the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program has awarded more than $55 million through 644 competitive grants to immigrant-serving organizations in 41 states and the District of Columbia. Now in its 16th year, the program has helped more than 300,000 LPRs prepare for citizenship.The Citizenship Integration Training Academy (CITA) funding 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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12. 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

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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.

Key Dates

Posted May 15, 2024
Close Date July 12, 2024
Archive Date August 11, 2024
Last Updated June 17, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Citizenship and Integration Training Academy", offered by Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division. It is associated with CFDA program 97.010. OCPE is charged with promoting instruction and training on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. USCIS recognizes that naturalization is a key milestone in the civic integration of immigrant...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 12, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $400,000. Expected number of awards: 7.
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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