Opportunity Information: Apply for CI CET 18 002
The FY 2018 Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Program: Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), specifically the Office of Citizenship (OoC). The program is built around the idea that becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen is a major step in an immigrant's long-term civic integration. USCIS frames naturalization not just as a legal status change, but as a process that strengthens civic assimilation by encouraging English language learning and building knowledge of U.S. history and civics. By supporting structured preparation for the naturalization process, the program aims to give lawful permanent residents the tools they need to succeed in the citizenship process and to participate fully in American civic life.
The main goal of the grant program is to expand access to high-quality citizenship preparation services for lawful permanent residents across communities nationwide. In practical terms, this means supporting organizations that provide citizenship instruction, including English language and civics education aligned with naturalization requirements, as well as services that help eligible lawful permanent residents navigate the naturalization application process. The opportunity emphasizes both instructional support (helping applicants prepare for the civics and English components of naturalization) and naturalization application services (helping applicants complete and submit the paperwork accurately and confidently). Under the program's broader civic assimilation focus, the grant also encourages activities that improve the quality and reach of citizenship preparation efforts, such as developing and sharing best practices among providers, expanding the use of technology to improve access and learning, partnering with local libraries and museums as trusted community resources, and using strategies that help foster welcoming communities where immigrants can connect to civic institutions and community life.
This opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number CI CET 18 002 and is associated with CFDA number 97.010. The funding instrument is a grant, and the funding activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting its specialized focus on citizenship instruction and application support rather than a traditional single-service category. The agency administering the opportunity is DHS, Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division, on behalf of USCIS's Office of Citizenship.
Eligibility is broad and includes multiple types of public and nonprofit entities that commonly deliver education, community services, and immigrant integration support. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific nonprofit category). This range is designed to allow both governmental and community-based providers to compete, reflecting the reality that citizenship preparation and application assistance are often delivered through local partnerships and trusted neighborhood organizations.
The opportunity was created on July 25, 2018, with an original application closing date of August 8, 2018. The award ceiling listed for the opportunity is $9,000,000, and the program anticipated making about 150 awards. Overall, the grant is structured to scale proven citizenship and naturalization support services, promote consistent quality across providers, and strengthen community-based infrastructure that helps lawful permanent residents prepare for citizenship and integrate more fully into civic and community life.Apply for CI CET 18 002
- The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2018 Citizenship and Assimilation 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 25, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 08, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $9,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 150 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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, Private institutions of higher education.
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