Citizenship Education and Training
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Office of Citizenship, Partnership and Engagement (OCPE), within US. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Public nonprofits
- Private nonprofits
- State
- Federally recognized tribes
Beneficiaries
- 42
Immigrant Service Providers; Refugee/Alien.
Lawful permanent resident
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Each Notice of Funding Opportunity reports the deadline for applications.
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Each Notice of Funding Opportunity reports the deadline for applications. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program.
Application deadline and other information are contained in the Notice of Funding Opportunity announcements.
Award Procedure
Applications are reviewed by teams of technical reviewers and then by DHS program and administrative staff. Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with each recommended applicant prior to an award being issued.
FY24 applications will be reviewed and then awarded no later than September 30, 2024.
Program details & compliance
Description
This grant opportunity will fund public or nonprofit organizations that offer both citizenship instruction and naturalization application services to lawful permanent residents (LPRs).
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
DHS grant funds may only be used for the purpose set forth in each grant agreement and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Expenses that may be paid for with grant funds are outlined in each Notice of Funding Opportunity under "Allowable Costs" and agreed to with the Notice of Award for each grant agreement.
Funding restrictions on use of awarded funds are identified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity announcements and award provisions.
Required Documentation
May be required by the U.S. Statute, regulation, or program guidance. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E- Cost Principles apply to this program.
Matching Requirements
Matching requirements are mandatory. There is a minimum cost share requirement for this program of 10% of the total requested funding amount for Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services.
Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements