Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 CIS 010 001
Apply for DHS 09 CIS 010 001
- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the education other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Citizenship Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.010 Citizenship Education and Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 14, 2009 and posted on Mar 12, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments County governments Special district governments Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education State governments.
- Community based organizations having demonstrated experience in providing citizenship and/or immigration related services to legal immigrants.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Citizenship Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the Office of Citizenship within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Its purpose is to strengthen citizenship preparation services delivered by community-based organizations that work directly with immigrant communities. For Fiscal Year 2009, DHS planned to make about $1.2 million available through a competitive process, targeting organizations located in U.S. areas with large or highly concentrated immigrant populations. The program is intended to help lawful immigrants who are seeking citizenship, or are likely to seek citizenship, by expanding access to practical instruction and hands-on assistance that supports successful naturalization.
Grant funds are meant to support comprehensive citizenship preparation programs. The expected outcomes focus on helping naturalization applicants improve English proficiency, build knowledge of U.S. history and government (civics), and gain confidence with the naturalization application and interview process. The program also emphasizes increasing awareness of credible information and resources related to U.S. citizenship, so applicants can better understand requirements, timelines, and available supports in their communities. A key condition is that funding may only be used to provide direct services to immigrants who have legal status in the United States.
Supported activities can include a wide range of services tied to citizenship readiness. Examples listed in the announcement include English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, combined English Language and civics courses, dedicated citizenship classes, and educational resources such as textbooks, language-learning software, and computers used for instruction. The grant can also support assistance with preparing and completing the naturalization application, including case management approaches that help applicants gather documentation, track deadlines, and navigate steps leading up to the interview. In addition, the program allows citizenship-focused community outreach to connect eligible immigrants with services, along with training for staff and volunteers to improve the quality and consistency of instruction and application support.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, the opportunity anticipated making about 12 awards, with an award ceiling of $100,000 per grant. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding opportunity number is DHS 09 CIS 010 001, and the CFDA number is 97.010 (Citizenship Education and Training). The funding activity category is listed under Education, with an explanation tied to immigrant services.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational types (including certain nonprofits, educational institutions, tribal organizations and governments, and various local and state government entities), but the program specifically emphasizes community-based organizations with demonstrated experience providing citizenship and/or immigration-related services to legal immigrants. In practice, applicants would be expected to show they can deliver direct, on-the-ground services and have the capacity to operate in immigrant-dense areas.
The application timeline for this posting shows it was originally posted March 12, 2009, with a closing date of May 15, 2009 (and an archive date of June 14, 2009). Applicants were encouraged, though not required, to submit a letter of intent by email about 30 days before the deadline (noted as April 15, 2009) to citizenshipgrantprogram@dhs.gov. The email was meant to help USCIS plan the review workload and was supposed to include the organization name, address, contact person, and phone number. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact was David Batcheller, Grants Officer, at 202-447-5272 or david.batcheller@dhs.gov, and the administering office is identified as the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
Citizenship Grant Program (FY 2009) FAQs
What is the Citizenship Grant Program?
The Citizenship Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Office of Citizenship within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It is designed to strengthen citizenship preparation services delivered by community-based organizations that work directly with immigrant communities.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to expand and improve comprehensive citizenship preparation programs so lawful immigrants who are seeking citizenship (or likely to seek citizenship) have better access to practical instruction and hands-on assistance that supports successful naturalization.
Who does the program aim to help?
The program is intended to benefit lawful immigrants in the United States who are seeking citizenship or likely to seek citizenship.
Are services funded by this grant limited to immigrants with legal status?
Yes. A key condition is that grant funding may only be used to provide direct services to immigrants who have legal status in the United States.
What outcomes does the program expect citizenship preparation services to support?
Expected outcomes include helping naturalization applicants improve English proficiency, increase knowledge of U.S. history and government (civics), and gain confidence with the naturalization application and interview process. The program also emphasizes increasing awareness of credible information and resources related to U.S. citizenship requirements, timelines, and supports available in local communities.
What kinds of activities can grant funds support?
The announcement describes a wide range of supported citizenship readiness activities, including ESL instruction, combined English and civics courses, dedicated citizenship classes, educational resources (such as textbooks and language-learning software), and computers used for instruction. Funding can also support assistance with preparing and completing the naturalization application (including case management approaches), citizenship-focused community outreach, and training for staff and volunteers.
Can the grant fund English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction?
Yes. ESL instruction is specifically listed as an example of a supported activity.
Can the grant support combined English and civics instruction?
Yes. Combined English language and civics courses are listed as an allowable example.
Can the grant support dedicated citizenship classes?
Yes. Citizenship classes are included among the examples of supported activities.
Can grant funding be used to purchase educational materials and equipment?
Yes. Examples include textbooks, language-learning software, and computers used for instruction.
Can organizations use the grant to help people prepare and complete the naturalization application?
Yes. The grant can support assistance with preparing and completing the naturalization application, including case management approaches that help applicants gather documentation, track deadlines, and navigate steps leading up to the interview.
Does the program support outreach activities?
Yes. Citizenship-focused community outreach is included to help connect eligible immigrants with services.
Does the grant allow training for staff and volunteers?
Yes. The program allows training for staff and volunteers to improve the quality and consistency of instruction and application support.
How much total funding was DHS planning to make available for FY 2009?
For Fiscal Year 2009, DHS planned to make about $1.2 million available through a competitive process.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making about 12 awards.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling is $100,000 per grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. Funding was planned to be distributed through a competitive process.
What geographic areas were targeted?
The announcement targeted organizations located in U.S. areas with large or highly concentrated immigrant populations.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly and includes certain nonprofits, educational institutions, tribal organizations and governments, and various local and state government entities.
What types of applicants are emphasized for this program?
The program specifically emphasizes community-based organizations with demonstrated experience providing citizenship and/or immigration-related services to legal immigrants, with an expectation that applicants can deliver direct, on-the-ground services and have capacity to operate in immigrant-dense areas.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DHS 09 CIS 010 001.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 97.010, listed as Citizenship Education and Training.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed under Education, with an explanation tied to immigrant services.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting shows it was originally posted on March 12, 2009, with a closing date of May 15, 2009. The archive date is listed as June 14, 2009.
Was a letter of intent required?
No. Applicants were encouraged, but not required, to submit a letter of intent.
When was the letter of intent encouraged to be submitted?
The letter of intent was encouraged about 30 days before the deadline, noted as April 15, 2009.
How was the letter of intent supposed to be submitted, and what information was it supposed to include?
The letter of intent was to be submitted by email to citizenshipgrantprogram@dhs.gov and was supposed to include the organization name, address, contact person, and phone number.
Why did USCIS encourage a letter of intent?
The announcement indicates it was intended to help USCIS plan the review workload.
Who was the contact person for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact was David Batcheller, Grants Officer.
What contact details were provided for the Grants Officer?
The phone number provided is 202-447-5272 and the email address is david.batcheller@dhs.gov.
Which office was identified as administering the opportunity?
The administering office is identified as the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
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