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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title II


Note: The due date for the request for applications has passed. This page is for reference and administration of funding.

The WIOA, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) grant provides supplemental funds over a 4 year 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.

Program Questions: Adult Education Office, email: adulteducation@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-322-2175

Downloading Questions: Adult Education Office, email: adulteducation@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-322-2175

Document Description
Request for Applications (DOCX) The federal WIOA, Title II: AEFLA Request for Applications (RFA) for program years 2027–2031.
Supplemental: Glossary and Scoring Rubric (DOCX) A supplemental document to the 2027–2031 WIOA, Title II: AEFLA RFA.
Online Grant Application External link opens in new window or tab.

Online application located on the California Adult Education Online Application and Reporting website. Login not required. Existing users must log out to access the 2027–2031 WIOA, Title II: AEFLA RFA.

Request for Applications Errata (Updated Sept-30-2026) Errata for the 2027–2031 WIOA, Title II: AEFLA RFA.
Frequently Asked Questions (Updated Sept-30-2026 DOCX)

Frequently Asked Questions for the 2027–2031 WIOA, Title II: AEFLA RFA.

Recorded Webinar External link opens in new window or tab. Recorded Webinar: 2027–2031 WIOA, Title II: AEFLA RFA.

Certifications and Assurances

Document Description

General Assurances & Certifications

Required as a condition of receiving funds. Applicants do not need to sign and return them with the application; the current version must be downloaded and kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. Applicants that participate in the Consolidated Application - ConApp - should have a copy on file and do not need another copy. Program-specific assurances are not included here and should be listed separately on the 2027–2031 WIOA, Title II: AEFLA RFA.

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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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