Citizenship Education and Training

Department Of Homeland Security, U.s. Citizenship And Immigration Services

The Office of Citizenship, Partnership and Engagement (OCPE), within US. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is charged with promoting instruction and training on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. USCIS recognizes that naturalization is a key milestone in the civic integration of immigrants.

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Helps public or nonprofit organizations provide citizenship classes and application services for immigrants. Grants can cover up to $300,000 for programs that prepare immigrants for naturalization.

Quick Facts

Funding
$100,000 - $10,000,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Local & Community Grants
Organization
Department Of Homeland Security, U.s. Citizenship And Immigration Services

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What Is This Program?

This grant opportunity will fund public or nonprofit organizations that offer both citizenship instruction and naturalization application services to lawful permanent residents (LPRs).

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Create a USCIS online account or log in if you already have one.
  • Complete Form I-485 online or print it for mail submission.
  • If filing online, upload Form I-693 after opening the sealed envelope from the civil surgeon.
  • Submit Form I-485 with Form I-693 if filing by mail.
  • Keep the original Form I-693 and envelope until a final decision is made.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.uscis.gov/i-485
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • Form I-485
  • Form I-693
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

How Do I Apply?

Mary.J.Sommerville@uscis.dhs.gov
612-418-1887

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This program offers funding up to $10,000,000 (minimum $100,000).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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