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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites you to participate in a teleconference on
<b>Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Pacific) </b>[2 to 3:30 p.m. (Eastern)]<b>
</b>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.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additional information, including all eligibility criteria and the application process, can be found at: <a href="http://www.uscis.gov/about-us/citizenship-and-integration-grant-program">Citizenship and Integration
Grant Program</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">To register<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please visit our <a href="https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCISINVITE/subscriber/new?topic_id=USDHSCISINVITE_134">
registration page </a>to confirm your participation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please follow the steps below:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Enter your email address and select “Submit”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Select “Subscriber Preferences”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Select the “Event Registration” tab<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Complete the questions and select “Submit”<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Once we process your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you have any questions regarding the registration process or if you have not received a confirmation email within two business days, please email
<a href="mailto:Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov">Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Pool, Christine A [mailto:Christine.A.Pool@uscis.dhs.gov]
<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 01, 2015 10:28 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> D20 Outreach<br>
<b>Subject:</b> USCIS Announces Citizenship and Integration Grant Opportunity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dear Stakeholder,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This funding opportunity is for public or non-profit organizations that prepare permanent residents for citizenship by offering both citizenship instruction
<b>and </b>naturalization application services. <b>Applications are due by May 15, 2015.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Funding Opportunity:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">DHS-15-CIS-010-002<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Application Deadline:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">May 15, 2015 (No extensions)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Estimated Number of Awards:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Up to 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Anticipated Funding Amount:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Up to $10,000,000<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Performance Period:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Two years (comprising two one-year budget periods)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Anticipated Award Date:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">September 17, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Maximum Grant Award:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Maximum grant award is $250,000 ($125,000 for the first year budget period and $125,000 for the second year budget period<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additional information, including all eligibility criteria and the application process, can be found at: <a href="http://www.uscis.gov/about-us/citizenship-and-integration-grant-program">Citizenship and Integration
Grant Program</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#CC0033">Christine Pool<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#CC0033">Community Relations Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#CC0033">U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#CC0033">District 20 – WA, OR, AK & Northern ID<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#CC0033">12500 Tukwila International Blvd.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#CC0033">Seattle, WA 98168<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#CC0033"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#339900">Connect with USCIS:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#CC0033"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/">Website</a>
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<a href="http://www.twitter.com/uscis">Twitter</a> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#339900">–</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#CC0033">
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/uscis">YouTube</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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