FY27 Adult Education and Literacy Basic Competitive Grant - WIOA Title II AEFLA( APC 507)

Illinois Community College BoardAmount not specifiedDue in 25 days

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Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Posted: Aug 7, 2026
Award amount: Amount not specified
Focus areas: Education

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In plain English

Open to Illinois government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations that qualify as an "eligible provider" under WIOA Section 203(5) — including local educational agencies, community-based organizations, libraries, housing authorities, and consortia — but only for providers located in Area Planning Council (APC) 507. Funding supports adult education and literacy services, including basic skills instruction, workforce-aligned career pathways, and English-language instruction for adults 16 and older. No maximum award amount is specified; applications are due September 15, 2026. Providers outside APC 507 are not eligible.

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Who can apply

Government Organizations, Education Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations — This opportunity is ONLY available to providers in APC 507. — Applicant Eligibility: Formula grants are made to designated eligible State agencies that under State law are responsible for administering or supervising statewide policy for adult education and literacy, including such entities as State educational agencies (SEAs), postsecondary agencies, or workforce agencies. State awarding agencies must provide direct and equitable access to: local educational agencies; public or private nonprofit agencies; community-based organizations of demonstrated effectiveness; institutions of higher education; volunteer literacy organizations of demonstrated effectiveness; libraries; public housing authorities; nonprofit institutions not described above that have the ability to provide literacy services to adults and families; and consortia of the entities described above. Beneficiary Eligibility: Adults and out-of-school youths who are 16 years of age and older, who are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under State law, and who lack sufficient mastery of basic educational skills to enable them to function effectively in society or do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have not achieved an equivalent level of education, or are unable to speak, read, or write the English language. Credentials Documentation: Certification required. The State plan must include a certification from a State official that all provisions and amendments thereto are consistent with WIOA

About this grant

This Notice of Funding Opportunity is offered to solicit applications for federal and state adult education funds. The purpose of adult education services is to assist: 1. adults in becoming literate and obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency. 2. adults who are parents or family members in obtaining education and skills that are necessary to become full partners in the educational development of their children, and lead to sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their family. 3. adults in attaining a secondary school diploma and in transitioning to post-secondary education and training, including through career pathways; and 4. immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners in a. improving their: a. reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills in English. mathematics skills; and b. acquiring an understanding of the American system of Government, individual freedom, and the responsibilities of citizenship. Through this competitive process, ICCB seeks to strengthen Area Planning Councils through accountability, improve regional coordination, and ensure adult education services are aligned with career pathways, workforce demand, and measurable outcomes. (Illinois Policy). Eligible applicants for funding under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) are organizations that meet the definition of an “eligible provider” under Section 203(5) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Eligible providers include, but are not limited to: • Local educational agencies • Community-based organizations • Volunteer literacy organizations • Institutions of higher education • Public or private nonprofit agencies • Libraries • Public housing authorities • Nonprofit institutions that are not described above and have the ability to provide adult education and literacy activities • Consortia of eligible providers Eligible applicants must demonstrate the capacity to deliver adult education and literacy activities in accordance with WIOA Title II requirements, applicable state and federal regulations, and the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Adult Education and Literacy Provider Manual. As this is a competitive funding opportunity, eligible applicants must demonstrate fiscal, administrative, and programmatic capacity; past effectiveness as required by WIOA; and the ability to coordinate services within the Area Planning Council (APC) structure. Consortia and partnerships with Area Planning Councils are strongly encouraged and applicants proposing consortia arrangements must identify a lead agency responsible for fiscal, programmatic, and data accountability on behalf of all consortium partners. They must also identify the role and responsibilities of each partnering agency. An eligible individual to receive Adult Education and Literacy services is an individual: • who has attained 17 years of age. • who is not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under state law; and • who: o is basic skills deficient. o does not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and has not achieved an equivalent level of education; or o is an English language learner.

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