Civic Integration

Columns of a building and in between you see an American Flag waving in the breeze

Save the Date! USCIS, in partnership with the White House Task Force on New Americans and the Interagency Naturalization Working Group, will gather international, national, federal, state, and local immigrant-serving organizations for the first-ever National Immigrant Integration and Citizenship Education (NIICE) Conference (PDF, 190.54 KB) on Oct. 17-18, 2023, in Washington, DC.

Visit the Fiscal Year 2023 Citizenship and Integration Grant program page to view the list of USCIS-funded programs and learn more about the recipients.

Use this section of the Citizenship Resource Center to learn about the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program for organizations. This multifaceted grant program promotes long-term civic integration of lawful permanent residents (LPRs) whose goal it is to become U.S. citizens.

Organizations and individuals can also find helpful information that can be used to help new LPRs settle in the United States.

In this section, you will also learn about the Outstanding Americans by Choice initiative and find out how these outstanding citizens are contributing to American society.

Learn About Grants
Since 2009, the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program has provided citizenship preparation resources, support, and information to immigrants and organizations.

USCIS grant recipients have shared their success stories. Learn from them about how you can enhance your program.

Success Stories from Grant Recipients

FY 2023 Grant Program
Learn about the USCIS FY 2023 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program.

Settling in the U.S.
This section contains information to help new LPRs integrate into life in the United States, as well as information about many topics including education, child care, employment, and what to do in case of an emergency.

The Families Learning Civics Together Toolkit
This toolkit is a collection of resources parents may use to explore civics and citizenship with their children. This toolkit promotes a two-generation approach to civic engagement and offers resources for both education program administrators and families.

Support Your Community
Learn about volunteer opportunities for Americans and immigrants alike to support local communities.

Outstanding Americans by Choice Initiative
This initiative recognizes the outstanding achievements of naturalized U.S. citizens. Learn about their contributions to American society.

Last Reviewed/Updated:

09/28/2023