Funding Description
The WIOA, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) grant provides supplemental funds over a 4 year competitive grant cycle for adult education to (1) assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and economic self-sufficiency; (2) assist adults who are parents or family members to obtain education and skills; (3) assist adults in attaining a secondary school diploma and postsecondary education and training, including through career pathways; and (4) assist immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners. This is year three of the four year grant cycle.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, other organizations or agencies
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| Required Eligibility Criteria |
Applicants must be legally constituted and qualified to do business in California. The California Department of Education reserves the right to evaluate new successful applicants through a site visit. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
A nonprofit community-based 501(c)(3) organization or a volunteer literacy organization of demonstrated effectiveness; an institution of higher education; a public or private nonprofit agency; a library, a public housing authority; state agencies that operate institutions, such as the California Department of Developmental Services and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; and a consortium of the agencies, organizations, institutions, libraries, or authorities described above. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
Adult
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| Eligible Age Level(s) |
18, Adult
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Funding
| Legal Authority |
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, sections 201-243 of Public Law 113-128: Budget 6100-156-0001 |
| Source / Type |
Federal / Grant
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| State Fiscal Year |
2025-26
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| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
3905, 3926, 3940, 3913 / 8290
|
| Total Available |
$99,248,824
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| Recipient Amount |
See allocation formula.
|
| Match Requirement |
Yes
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| Allocation Formula |
Variable pay-for-performance reimbursable grant. Agencies must satisfy all performance requirements and generate payment points to receive future funding. Successful continuing applicants will be awarded funds based upon past payment points earned.
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Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
Unavailable
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| Due Date |
Unavailable
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| Expected Notification Date |
July 1, 2025
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Additional Information
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Last Modified:
June 6, 2025
