Grants

Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City

Project Title

For a program to offer naturalization assistance through the New York City public library system

Date

Sep. 07, 2017

Duration

18 months

Description

Naturalization is a foundational component of immigrant civic integration that brings significant social, economic, and civic benefits not only to families, but also to communities, states, and the country as a whole. Yet, more than 650,000 lawful permanent residents in New York City (NYC) have not taken the final step of naturalizing for reasons ranging from cost and misinformation, to lack of access to good counsel and more. The NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) recognizes the importance of educating eligible persons about the naturalization process and the substantial benefits it will bring to their families, their communities, and themselves. With Corporation support, MOIA will use the city’s public library network to provide naturalization services, such as community citizenship clinics and application assistance, including access to Citizenshipworks, a web-based application tool.

Project Title

For a program to offer naturalization assistance through the New York City public library system

Date

Sep. 17, 2015

Duration

24 months

Project Title

For relief efforts related to Hurricane Sandy

Date

Mar. 07, 2013

Duration

12 months

Project Title

Toward support for NYC Service, which aims to promote civic engagement and service in New York City

Date

Sep. 10, 2009

Duration

24 months

Project Title

For an implementation study of the planned initiative of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) to improve adolescent literacy

Date

Dec. 07, 2006

Duration

11 months