Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 14 CIS 010 002
Apply for DHS 14 CIS 010 002
- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2014 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services" 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 16, 2014 and posted on Apr 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2014 This application submission deadline date has been extended to Tuesday, May 20, 2014 to compensate for the fact that SAM.gov is offline until Monday, May 19,2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program: Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 14 CIS 010 002) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically through USCIS Office of Citizenship (OoC) and the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division. The program was built around the idea that naturalization is a major step in an immigrant's civic integration, and that preparing for citizenship helps lawful permanent residents not only meet the formal requirements of naturalization, but also gain the practical knowledge and confidence needed to participate fully in civic life. USCIS emphasized that naturalization requirements, including English proficiency and knowledge of U.S. history and civics, are meant to encourage learning and create a foundation for exercising the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.
At its core, the grant program aimed to expand the availability of high-quality citizenship preparation services for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) across the United States. The services highlighted in the opportunity focused on two main areas: citizenship instruction and naturalization application services. In practical terms, that means supporting organizations that help eligible immigrants prepare for the naturalization interview and civics/English tests, while also helping them navigate the application process itself. The program also made clear that access and equity were central priorities. Applicants were encouraged to design services that are reachable for low-income LPRs and other underserved populations who often face barriers such as limited English proficiency, lack of reliable transportation, limited access to legal and educational support, or difficulty using online tools.
The opportunity laid out several complementary priorities that went beyond basic classroom instruction. USCIS sought efforts that develop, identify, and share promising practices in citizenship preparation, so that effective models could be replicated or scaled in other communities. The program also encouraged innovative and creative solutions to common barriers to naturalization, signaling that USCIS was interested in approaches that improve outcomes, reduce obstacles, and better fit the realities of local immigrant communities. Another major emphasis was on increasing the use of and access to technology in citizenship preparation programs, reflecting a push to modernize services and help participants engage with digital tools that are increasingly necessary for education, communication, and government processes.
A distinctive feature of this announcement was its explicit interest in partnerships with local libraries. The grant description described libraries as vital resources for immigrant communities, which aligns with the ways libraries often provide internet access, language learning resources, community meeting space, and trusted public-facing support. In addition, USCIS highlighted engaging receiving communities in the citizenship and civic integration process, pointing to the program's broader goal of strengthening community-level support for integration rather than treating naturalization as an isolated administrative step.
Funding for the program was substantial for a competitive discretionary opportunity. USCIS estimated total funding at $10,000,000 with an expectation of making about 40 awards. Individual awards were expected to fall between $50,000 (floor) and $250,000 (ceiling). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers the barrier to entry for nonprofits and local entities that may not have significant unrestricted funds available to match federal dollars.
Eligibility was broad and included multiple types of public and nonprofit entities. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that category), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and Native American tribal governments (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized tribal organizations). This wide eligibility range suggested USCIS was interested in reaching diverse communities through the organizations and institutions that already serve immigrants locally, including education providers and public agencies.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on April 1, 2014, with an original closing date of May 16, 2014. The deadline was extended to May 20, 2014 because SAM.gov was offline until May 19, 2014, and the extension was meant to ensure applicants were not penalized by the system outage. The archive date was listed as June 15, 2014. The CFDA number associated with the program was 97.010 (Citizenship Education and Training), and the funding activity category was listed as Employment, Labor and Training, reflecting the connection between civic integration and workforce and community participation outcomes.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed was Grants Officer Stephanie Dawkins, reachable by phone at 202-447-0495, with instructions to direct all questions to her email (as referenced in the notice).
FAQs: FY 2014 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program (DHS 14 CIS 010 002)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the FY 2014 Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program: Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 14 CIS 010 002). It was a discretionary federal grant administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the USCIS Office of Citizenship (OoC) and the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal was to expand the availability of high-quality citizenship preparation services for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) across the United States. The program was based on the idea that naturalization is a major step in civic integration and that citizenship preparation supports both meeting formal naturalization requirements and building practical knowledge and confidence for civic life.
Who is the intended population to be served?
The opportunity focused on lawful permanent residents (LPRs), particularly low-income LPRs and other underserved populations who may face barriers such as limited English proficiency, lack of transportation, limited access to legal or educational support, or difficulty using online tools.
What types of services did USCIS intend to fund?
The announcement highlighted two core service areas: (1) citizenship instruction and (2) naturalization application services. In practical terms, this includes helping eligible immigrants prepare for the naturalization interview and the civics/English tests, and helping them navigate the naturalization application process itself.
How does the program describe the purpose of naturalization requirements?
USCIS emphasized that naturalization requirements, including English proficiency and knowledge of U.S. history and civics, are intended to encourage learning and provide a foundation for exercising the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.
What priorities or themes were emphasized beyond basic instruction?
The opportunity encouraged efforts to develop, identify, and share promising practices in citizenship preparation so effective models could be replicated or scaled. It also encouraged innovative solutions to common barriers to naturalization, along with increasing the use of and access to technology in citizenship preparation programs.
Was equity and access a specific focus?
Yes. Access and equity were central priorities. Applicants were encouraged to design services that are reachable for low-income LPRs and other underserved populations that often encounter practical barriers to participation.
What role did technology play in the program?
USCIS placed emphasis on increasing the use of and access to technology in citizenship preparation programs, reflecting an interest in modernizing services and supporting participants in using digital tools needed for education, communication, and government processes.
Did the program encourage partnerships with libraries?
Yes. A distinctive feature of the announcement was its explicit interest in partnerships with local libraries, described as vital resources for immigrant communities because they often provide internet access, language learning resources, community space, and trusted public-facing support.
What does it mean that the program wanted to engage "receiving communities"?
The announcement highlighted engaging receiving communities in the citizenship and civic integration process, signaling a broader goal of strengthening community-level support for integration rather than treating naturalization as an isolated administrative step.
How much total funding was available under this opportunity?
USCIS estimated total funding of $10,000,000 for this competitive discretionary opportunity.
How many awards did USCIS expect to make?
USCIS expected to make about 40 awards.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $50,000 (floor) to $250,000 (ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included a broad set of public and nonprofit entities, including: nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that category), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other than federally recognized tribal organizations).
Which federal agency and offices administered the grant?
The grant was administered by USCIS within DHS, specifically through the USCIS Office of Citizenship (OoC) and the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 1, 2014.
What was the original application deadline?
The original closing date was May 16, 2014.
Was the deadline extended, and why?
Yes. The deadline was extended to May 20, 2014 because SAM.gov was offline until May 19, 2014. The extension was intended to ensure applicants were not penalized due to the system outage.
What was the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date was listed as June 15, 2014.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 97.010 (Citizenship Education and Training).
What funding activity category was listed?
The funding activity category was listed as Employment, Labor and Training, reflecting the connection between civic integration and participation outcomes.
Who was the listed point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed was Grants Officer Stephanie Dawkins. A phone number was provided (202-447-0495), and the notice instructed applicants to direct all questions to her email (as referenced in the notice).
Where should applicant questions have been directed?
The notice instructed that all questions should be directed to the Grants Officer's email (as referenced in the announcement), even though a phone number was also provided.
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