Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): National Partnerships for New Americans
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to submit an application to National Partnership for New Americans for grant funds in the amount of $15,000, with no required match, for the FY25 Naturalize Now - Houston Celebrate Citizenship Initiative Program.
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Background and Discussion:
On June 17, 2025, The National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) announced the launch of the "Naturalize Now, Houston! Celebrate Citizenship" mini-grant opportunity. Community based organizations, local governments, and local institutions across Greater Houston are invited to apply for funding to organize and host events that celebrate and promote citizenship within immigrant communities. Mini-grants will range between $5,000 - $15,000 and the amount of the grant will be contingent on an organization's capacity to host events and gather attendees. This new mini-grant initiative, "Naturalize Now, Houston! Celebrate Citizenship" will fund community-based events that promote civic engagement, highlight the value of U.S. citizenship, and encourage eligible residents to begin the naturalization process.
The National Partnerships for New Americans (NPNA) is a national multiethnic, multiracial partnershi...
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