Grant program to assist eligible applicants

(a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish, within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a program to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible nonprofit organizations that will use the funding to assist eligible applicants under this Act by providing them with the services described in subsection (b). (b) Use of funds Grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for the design and implementation of programs that provide— (1) information to the public regarding the eligibility and benefits of permanent resident status under this Act (whether on a conditional basis, or without the conditional basis as provided in section 104(c)(2)), particularly to individuals potentially eligible for such status; (2) assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of immigration law, to individuals submitting applications for adjustment of status under this Act (whether on a conditional basis, or without the conditional basis as provided in section 104(c)(2)), including— (A) screening prospective applicants to assess their eligibility for such status; (B) completing applications and petitions, including providing assistance in obtaining the requisite documents and supporting evidence; and (C) providing any other assistance that the Secretary or grantee considers useful or necessary to apply for adjustment of status under this Act (whether on a conditional basis, or without the conditional basis as provided in section 104(c)(2)); and (3) assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of immigration law, and instruction, to individuals— (A) on the rights and responsibilities of United States citizenship; (B) in civics and English as a second language; (C) in preparation for the General Education Development test; and (D) in applying for adjustment of status and United States citizenship. (c) Authorization of appropriations (1) Amounts authorized There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2036 to carry out this section. (2) Availability Any amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.