The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the opening of the application period for the Citizenship and Integration Training Academy (CITA), a new funding opportunity under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program.
This grant will provide up to $2.6 million in competitive funding to public or nonprofit organizations that have not previously received funding from USCIS.
The aim is to enable these organizations to establish new high-quality citizenship programs, helping immigrants improve their English language skills and knowledge of U.S. history and government and prepare them to become successful U.S. citizens.
New USCIS Grants Aim to Expand Access to Citizenship Services for Immigrants
- Purpose: To provide funding and training to organizations to establish new citizenship programs.
- Eligibility: Public or nonprofit organizations that have not previously received funding from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- Amount: Up to $2.6 million in total, with individual grants up to $400,000 for a period of three years.
- Application Deadline: Applications are currently open.
- Recipients Announcement: September 2024
- Grant Period: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2027
- Background: This grant aligns with President Biden’s Executive Order 14012, aiming to eliminate barriers in the naturalization process and make it more accessible. It’s also part of the broader Interagency Strategy for Promoting Naturalization.
For additional information on the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, visit uscis.gov/grants or email the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office of Citizenship at citizenshipgrantprogram@uscis.dhs.gov.
