Exciting Grant Opportunity for Lawful Permanent Residents Seeking U.S. Citizenship
The Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), provides financial assistance to organizations serving immigrants and their communities. The program has awarded approximately $155 million through 644 competitive grants to organizations in 41 states and the District of Columbia since its inception in 2009[2]. The primary goal of the grant program is to provide citizenship instruction and application assistance to lawful permanent residents (LPRs).
The program has helped more than 300,000 LPRs prepare for U.S. citizenship, with funding opportunities available for various types of organizations, including community and faith-based groups, public libraries, and adult education and literacy organizations. In addition to traditional programs that fund citizenship and English acquisition classes, the FY 2023 grants include opportunities for creative and innovative approaches to preparing immigrants for naturalization.
The program has also expanded eligibility to include organizations serving vulnerable populations, such as individuals who entered the United States under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program or were granted asylum, Cuban or Haitian entrants, individuals admitted on a Special Immigrant Visa, victims of human trafficking and criminal activity, and abused spouses, children, and parents under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
In FY 2023, USCIS awarded over $22 million in grants to 65 organizations in 29 states, focusing on reaching remote, underserved, and vulnerable communities. The program has been instrumental in helping LPRs prepare for citizenship and promoting U.S. history and civics
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