§ 2534 : AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES

The Foundation shall carry out its purpose by—

1.

making United States citizenship instruction and naturalization application services accessible to low-income and other underserved lawful permanent resident populations;

2.

developing, identifying, and sharing best practices in United States citizenship preparation;

3.

supporting innovative and creative solutions to barriers faced by those seeking naturalization;

4.

increasing the use of, and access to, technology in United States citizenship preparation programs;

5.

engaging receiving communities in the United States citizenship and civic integration process;

6.

administering the New Citizens Award Program to recognize, in each calendar year, not more than 10 United States citizens who—

A.

have made outstanding contributions to the United States; and

B.

have been naturalized during the 10- year period ending on the date of such recognition;

7.

fostering public education and awareness;

8.

coordinating its immigrant integration efforts with the Office;

9.

awarding grants to eligible public or private nonprofit organizations under section 2537.

10.

awarding grants to State and local governments under section 2538.