FY 2012 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program: Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services

The Office of Citizenship (OoC), within U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is charged with promoting the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

Naturalization is not only a benefit in itself, but also a mechanism to foster immigrant

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integration.

Naturalization provides civic and economic opportunities for new citizens, and strengthens our communities and nation as a whole.

Through preparing for naturalization, applicants will gain the tools to become successful citizens – ready to exercise their rights and meet their responsibilities as United States citizens.The goal of the grant program is to expand the availability of quality citizenship preparation services for permanent residents in communities across the nation.

Activities that support this goal include making citizenship instruction and naturalization application services accessible to low income and other underserved permanent resident populations; developing, identifying, and sharing promising practices in citizenship preparation; supporting innovative and creative solutions to barriers faced by those seeking naturalization; increasing the use of and access to technology in citizenship preparation programs; and engaging receiving communities in the citizenship and civic integration process.

PLEASE CLICK THE APPLICATION LINK ABOVE TO DOWNLOAD FULL ANNOUNCEMENT AND APPLICATION PACKET.

THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT LINK ABOVE.

Related Programs

Citizenship Education and Training

Department of Homeland Security




Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Please click the Application link above to download full announcement and application packet

Additional Information of Eligibility:
Not Available

Full Opportunity Web Address:
Please click the Application link above to download full announcement and application packet.

Contact:
Stephanie DawkinsGrants OfficePhone 202-447-0495

Agency Email Description:
Office Email

Agency Email:
stephanie.dawkins@hq.dhs.gov

Date Posted:
2012-03-20

Application Due Date:
2012-05-07

Archive Date:
2012-06-06



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