Opportunity DHS-09-CIS-010-001

The summary for the Opportunity DHS-09-CIS-010-001 Federal Grant is detailed below. It contains information such as the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number, who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, important deadlines, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed in the Grant Announcement Contact section. If these sections are incomplete, please visit the website of the government agency that is offering this grant.


	Federal Grant Title:	Opportunity DHS-09-CIS-010-001
	CFDA Number:	97.010
	CFDA Description:	Citizenship Education and Training
	Federal Agency Name:	Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division
	Category of Funding Activity:	Education Other
	Category Explanation:	Immigrant Services
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	DHS-09-CIS-010-001
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Mar 12, 2009
	Creation Date:	May 14, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 15, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	May 15, 2009
	Archive Date:	Jun 14, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	12
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$1,200,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$100,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Small businesses - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Community based organizations having demonstrated experience in providing citizenship and/or immigration-related services to legal immigrants.
Grant Description: The Citizenship Grant Program being offered through the Office of Citizenship, within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will provide monetary support to community-based organizations (CBOs) that serve immigrant populations. Approximately $1.2 million of federal funding shall be made available through a competitive grant to CBOs that are located in areas of the United States with a large representation (or high concentration) of the nation's immigrant population. The funds shall be used to support citizenship preparation programs incorporating activities to assist naturalization applicants (or potential naturalization applicants) to improve English language skills, gain knowledge of U.S. history and government (civics), prepare for the naturalization application and interview process, and expand awareness of available information and resources related to U.S. citizenship and the naturalization process. The funds may only be used to provide direct services to immigrants with legal status in the United States. Specific services to be provided may include but are not limited to, English as a Second Language (ESL), English Language (EL)/Civics, citizenship instruction, educational resources (textbooks, language software, computers, etc), assistance with preparing and completing the naturalization application process (including case management), citizenship-focused community outreach, and staff and volunteer training.Letter of IntentIf you intend to apply for Fiscal Year 2009 funding under this program, please send an email 30 days [April 15, 2009] prior to the application submission deadline to citizenshipgrantprogram@dhs.gov. Although submission of the notice of intent to apply is not mandatory, your email will help USCIS plan more efficiently for the review of applications. In your email, please include the name of your organization, address, contact person, and phone number.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/grants_faqs.pdf
Grant Announcement Contact: David Batcheller Grants Officer Phone 202-447-5272

david.batcheller@dhs.gov [david.batcheller@dhs.gov]
Similar Government Grants: • FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration National Capacity Building Grant Program; • FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program Citizenship Instruction and Natura...; • FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program Citizenship Instruction Only; • Opportunity DHS-10-CIS-010-003; • Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division Grant