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| 97.010 CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended, Public Law 82-414, 66 Stat. 163, 8 U.S.C. 1003, 1443(b), 1457. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| To promote instruction and training in citizenship responsibilities for persons interested in becoming naturalized citizens of the United States and to initiate and further efforts on their part to learn the English language and acquire the knowledge of U.S. history and government needed to qualify for naturalization. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Dissemination of Technical Information. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has prepared federal publications and educational tools on citizenship at various reading levels for use in acquiring or expanding a knowledge of U.S. history and government. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| Community- and faith-based organizations, public libraries, as well as adult educators conducting citizenship education classes for aliens, are eligible as described in the section above. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Immigrant Service Providers |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| None. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| Immigrant service providers may register for a free copy of these educational materials at www.citizenshiptoolkit.gov |
| Award Procedure |
| Not applicable. |
| Deadlines |
| None. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Not applicable. |
| Appeals |
| Not applicable. |
| Renewals |
| One copy available per eligible organization per year. Requests for additional copies are available for purchase through the Government Printing Office at http://bookstore.gpo.gov/collections/cis-toolkit.jsp. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| None. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Not applicable. |
| Reports |
| None. |
| Audits |
| None. |
| Records |
| None. |
| Account Identification |
| 70-5088-0-1-751 |
| Obligations |
| (Immigration Examinations Fee) FY 07 $375,000; FY 08 est $400,000; FY 09 est $400,000. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Not applicable. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| Approximately 13,000 copies of the package of citizenship educational materials have been distributed. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| 8 CFR 332 b. Literature. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| For more information, visit: www.citizenshiptoolkit.gov. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Drive, SW., Washington, D.C. 20528. Telephone: (202) 272-1310. |
| Web Site Address |
| www.citizenshiptoolkit.gov |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| 84.002, Adult Education_State Grant Program. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Not applicable. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Not applicable. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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