Opportunity Information: Apply for CI CET 21 001
The FY 2021 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through USCIS, focused on helping lawful permanent residents (green card holders) prepare for U.S. citizenship and successfully complete the naturalization process. The program is grounded in the idea that naturalization is a major step in long-term civic integration, and that preparing for naturalization builds practical skills and knowledge that help immigrants participate fully in community life. In plain terms, the grant is meant to expand access to high-quality, structured citizenship preparation services across the country, especially English instruction and civics education (U.S. history and government), alongside reliable help completing and submitting naturalization applications within the limits of authorized immigration legal practice.
A central theme of the opportunity is improving both the reach and the quality of services available to prospective citizens. USCIS emphasizes that the naturalization requirements themselves encourage civic learning, and the grant program is designed to help organizations provide instruction on the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship while also giving participants hands-on support as they move through the application process. The intent is not only to increase the number of people served, but to strengthen program delivery so that lawful permanent residents can gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to meet citizenship obligations and integrate into the fabric of American society.
Beyond classroom instruction and application help, the opportunity highlights several supporting strategies that grantees are encouraged to use. These include identifying and sharing best practices in citizenship preparation, expanding the use of and access to technology in citizenship programs (for example, digital learning tools, remote instruction capacity, or improved program systems), and partnering with trusted community institutions such as local libraries and museums that often serve as welcoming entry points for immigrant communities. Another emphasized component is incorporating approaches that foster welcoming communities as part of the broader citizenship and civic integration process, signaling that USCIS views naturalization support as connected to local community engagement and inclusion, not just test preparation.
The grant also aligns with broader federal priorities, specifically Executive Order 14012, Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans. By funding citizenship education and naturalization application services, the program supports the executive order’s emphasis on integration, inclusion, and promoting pathways to citizenship. At the same time, it fits within DHS’s mission of administering immigration laws, referencing the 2014 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review, by ensuring lawful permanent residents receive accurate instruction on citizenship requirements and responsible, legally compliant assistance with the naturalization process.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number CI CET 21 001 and falls under the Community Development funding activity category, with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 97.010. Eligible applicants are broad and 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 and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The funding instrument is a grant. The opportunity was created May 17, 2021, with an original application closing date of July 16, 2021. The notice projected an expected 40 awards, with an award ceiling of $8,500,000.Apply for CI CET 21 001
- The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2021 Citizenship and Integration 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 May 17, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2021 No Explanation. (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 $8,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 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), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, 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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