Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 10 CIS 010 002
Apply for DHS 10 CIS 010 002
- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the community development 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 Mar 18, 2010 and posted on Feb 25, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Citizenship Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 10 CIS 010 002) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run through the Office of Citizenship (OoC) within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Its core purpose is to strengthen immigrant integration by expanding and improving direct citizenship-related services for lawful permanent residents (LPRs), particularly by helping organizations build sustainable, long-term capacity to deliver citizenship education and naturalization preparation.
The program is structured around funding national, regional, or statewide organizations that operate multiple sites and can support smaller, locally based partners. These lead organizations are called the principal applicant, and they are the only entities allowed to submit an application. The principal applicant is expected to function not only as a service provider but also as a capacity-builder, using grant resources for overall program management and to deliver organizational development support and technical assistance that helps local partners create, expand, or strengthen citizenship preparation programs.
A key requirement is that each application must include partnerships with local affiliates or member organizations, referred to as sub applicants. Principal applicants must propose between two and four sub applicants, and at least two sub applicants are mandatory. To encourage broader geographic reach, the proposed sub applicants cannot all be located in the same city or locality. The principal applicant is expected to choose sub applicants based on demonstrated need and their likelihood of benefiting from the capacity building and technical assistance offered. DHS also notes that it may choose to fund some, all, or none of the sub applicant components proposed within an application.
In terms of funding, DHS anticipates making about five competitive awards, with each award up to 500,000, for an estimated total program funding level of 2,500,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which typically lowers the financial barrier for eligible organizations to apply. The funding activity category is identified as community development, and the associated CFDA number is 97.010 (Citizenship Education and Training).
Eligibility includes state governments and a range of nonprofit and higher education institutions, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted February 25, 2010, with an application deadline of April 30, 2010, and an archive date of May 30, 2010. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Tamara Marshall Jones, Grants Specialist, at 202-447-0737.
Citizenship Grant Program (DHS 10 CIS 010 002) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Citizenship Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 10 CIS 010 002)?
The Citizenship Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Office of Citizenship (OoC) within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to strengthen immigrant integration by expanding and improving direct citizenship-related services for lawful permanent residents (LPRs). A major emphasis is helping organizations build sustainable, long-term capacity to deliver citizenship education and naturalization preparation.
Which USCIS office runs the program?
The program is run through the Office of Citizenship (OoC) within USCIS, under DHS.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
It is described as a discretionary federal grant opportunity and DHS anticipates making competitive awards.
Who is allowed to submit an application?
Only the lead organization, referred to as the principal applicant, is allowed to submit an application.
What is a principal applicant in this program?
The principal applicant is the lead organization (national, regional, or statewide) that operates multiple sites and can support smaller, locally based partners. The principal applicant is expected to function as both a service provider and a capacity-builder.
What role is the principal applicant expected to play beyond providing services?
The principal applicant is expected to use grant resources for overall program management and to deliver organizational development support and technical assistance. This support is intended to help local partner organizations create, expand, or strengthen citizenship preparation programs.
What are sub applicants?
Sub applicants are local affiliates or member organizations that partner with the principal applicant as part of the proposed project.
How many sub applicants must be included in an application?
Each application must propose between two and four sub applicants, and at least two sub applicants are mandatory.
Are there geographic requirements for the sub applicants?
Yes. To encourage broader geographic reach, the proposed sub applicants cannot all be located in the same city or locality.
How should a principal applicant choose sub applicants?
The principal applicant is expected to select sub applicants based on demonstrated need and the likelihood that the sub applicants will benefit from the capacity building and technical assistance provided.
Will DHS fund every sub applicant component included in an application?
Not necessarily. DHS notes that it may choose to fund some, all, or none of the sub applicant components proposed within an application.
How many awards does DHS anticipate making?
DHS anticipates making about five competitive awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
Each award may be up to 500,000.
What is the estimated total funding level for the program?
The estimated total program funding level is 2,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is identified as community development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 97.010, titled Citizenship Education and Training.
Which types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state governments and a range of nonprofit and higher education institutions, including: 501(c)(3) nonprofits; nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education); public or state-controlled institutions of higher education; and private institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 25, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 30, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 30, 2010.
Who was the listed point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Tamara Marshall Jones, Grants Specialist.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 202-447-0737.
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