Adult Education - Basic Grants to States

Department Of Education, Office Of Career, Technical, And Adult Education

To fund local programs of adult education and literacy services, including workplace literacy services, family literacy services, and English literacy and integrated English literacy-civics education programs. Participation in these programs is limited to adults and out-of-school youths aged 16 and older who do not have a high school diploma or equivalent and who are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in a secondary school under State law. See 29 U.S.C. 3271.

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Helps adults and out-of-school youths improve their reading, writing, and English skills. Provides funding for local education programs focused on literacy and workplace training.

Quick Facts

Funding
Contact for details
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Workforce Development & Training
Organization
Department Of Education, Office Of Career, Technical, And Adult Education

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Register your organization with SAM.gov and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
  • Register for an account on Grants.gov
  • Search for Grant Opportunities
  • Read the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA)
  • Submit your application package electronically using Grants.gov
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.grants.gov
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
NovemberApplication period opens
AprilApplication period closes
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
periodic

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
semi-annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
acknowledgment of federal funding
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

latoya.newson@ed.gov
(202) 987-1330

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