[Libs-Or] FW: USCIS Announces Citizenship and Integration Grant Opportunity

[Arlene Weible]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites you to participate in a teleconference on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Pacific) [2 to 3:30 p.m. (Eastern)] to discuss the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the fiscal year 2015 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program. USCIS posted the grant funding opportunity announcement on April 1, 2015, and all applications are due by May 15.

Additional information, including all eligibility criteria and the application process, can be found at:  Citizenship and Integration Grant Program<http://www.uscis.gov/about-us/citizenship-and-integration-grant-program>.

During this teleconference, USCIS officials will provide an overview of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program and answer your questions about the application requirements and process.

To register

Please visit our registration page <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCISINVITE/subscriber/new?topic_id=USDHSCISINVITE_134> to confirm your participation.

Please follow the steps below:


  *   Enter your email address and select "Submit"
  *   Select "Subscriber Preferences"
  *   Select the "Event Registration" tab
  *   Complete the questions and select "Submit"

Once we process your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details.

If you have any questions regarding the registration process or if you have not received a confirmation email within two business days, please email Public.Engagement at uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:Public.Engagement at uscis.dhs.gov>


From: Pool, Christine A [mailto:Christine.A.Pool at uscis.dhs.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 10:28 AM
To: D20 Outreach
Subject: USCIS Announces Citizenship and Integration Grant Opportunity

Dear Stakeholder,

Today U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) begins accepting applications for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, a competitive grant funding opportunity for organizations that prepare permanent residents for naturalization and promote civic integration through increased knowledge of English, U.S. history and civics. USCIS will offer up to $10 million in competitive funding for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country.

This funding opportunity is for public or non-profit organizations that prepare permanent residents for citizenship by offering both citizenship instruction and naturalization application services. Applications are due by May 15, 2015.

Funding Opportunity:                       DHS-15-CIS-010-002

Application Deadline:                       May 15, 2015 (No extensions)

Estimated Number of Awards:         Up to 40

Anticipated Funding Amount:         Up to $10,000,000

Performance Period:                         Two years (comprising two one-year budget periods)

Anticipated Award Date:                  September 17, 2015

Maximum Grant Award:                   Maximum grant award is $250,000 ($125,000 for the first year budget period and $125,000 for the second year budget period

Additional information, including all eligibility criteria and the application process, can be found at:  Citizenship and Integration Grant Program<http://www.uscis.gov/about-us/citizenship-and-integration-grant-program>.

Regards,

Christine Pool
Community Relations Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
District 20 - WA, OR, AK & Northern ID
12500 Tukwila International Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98168

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