Request for Applications
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title II
Due: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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
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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
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Recorded Webinar: 2027–2031 WIOA, Title II: AEFLA RFA. |
Certifications and Assurances
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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