-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Deborah Littrell Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:05 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [syscon-tx] Citizenship program grants
2010 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and IMLS have worked together on several initiatives, including the very successful Civics and Citizenship Toolkit, a project of the Task Force on New Americans, an interagency group (2006-2008) to coordinate Federal resources for immigrants. Last month, USCIS announced the availability of two different grants designed to help prepare lawful permanent residents (LPRs) for citizenship and advance integration in the United States. The program will make nearly $7 million available for citizenship education in communities across the country. The first grant will strengthen locally-based citizenship service providers. The second grant will increase the capacity of members or affiliates of national, regional, or statewide organizations to offer citizenship services in underserved communities. An estimated 50 awards, subject to the availability of funds, are anticipated. Organizations eligible for this funding include, but are not limited to, public or non-profit groups such as public school systems; universities or community colleges; adult education programs, public libraries; volunteer and/or literacy organizations; and civic, community, and faith-based organizations. The deadline to submit a mandatory letter of interest is next Friday, March 26, 2010. For a complete description of the FY 2010 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, including how to submit a letter of interest, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/grants<http://www.uscis.gov/grants> and/or the attached document. Deborah Littrell Director, Library Development Division Texas State Library and Archives Commission PO Box 12927 Austin, TX 78711-2927 512-463-5456 512-463-8800 fax [email protected] Library Developments blog http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments/
