FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Citizenship and Integration Training Academy
ID: 354203Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division (DHS-OPO)

Award Range

$0 - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354203

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=111211
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering the FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, specifically the Citizenship and Integration Training Academy (CITA), to enhance citizenship preparation services for lawful permanent residents (LPRs). This program aims to recruit eligible nonprofit organizations to train citizenship instructors and develop comprehensive citizenship education programs, with a focus on civics-based ESL instruction and the potential establishment of naturalization application services through Department of Justice accreditation. With a total funding amount of up to $2.4 million available, individual grants can reach a maximum of $400,000 over a three-year period, and applications must be submitted by July 12, 2024. For further inquiries, organizations can contact the Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800-518-4726.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Customer support
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    CITA NOFO FINAL posting 051525.pdf
    DHS.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, aimed at enhancing citizenship preparation services for lawful permanent residents (LPRs). The program, promoted through the Citizenship Integration Training Academy (CITA), seeks to recruit eligible organizations to train citizenship instructors and develop comprehensive citizenship education programs. Up to $2.4 million in federal funding is available for organizations demonstrating experience in adult education or ESL instruction, with a maximum award amount of $400,000 over a three-year period. Grantees must engage in mandatory training and implement citizenship programs that include civics-based ESL instruction, and they may also establish naturalization application services through Department of Justice accreditation. Performance metrics will evaluate progress in training participation, citizenship class enrollment, and the filing of naturalization applications. All applications must adhere to strict deadlines, with submissions required by July 12, 2024. This initiative aligns with DHS objectives to strengthen immigrant integration and citizenship, engaging organizations from various sectors, including government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions. Overall, it emphasizes high-quality educational resources to facilitate civic learning and participation among new Americans.
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