Provides funding for eligible providers of adult education (34 CFR 463.23) to achieved the purpose of Title II of the Workforce Innovation Act (WIOA) to provide adult education and literacy services in order to serve eligible adults, including incarcerated individuals, in becoming literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for self-sufficiency, attain a secondary school diploma and transition to postsecondary education through career pathways. Additionally, this program is designed to assist immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners improve their English Language acquisition skills and understanding of the American system of Government and the responsibilities of citizenship.

Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, (AEFLA), (Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)), 29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq.

110 ILCS 805/2-16.01

110 ILCS 805/2-16.01

Funds must be used to assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency, to assist adults who are parents to obtain the education and skills that are necessary to becoming full partners in the educational development of their children and lead to sustainable improvement in the economic opportunities for their family. Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education funds must be used for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities that prepare adults who are English language learners for and place such adults in, unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency; and integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions to carry out the activities of the program. Such services shall include instruction in literacy English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation and may include workforce training.

Yes

1. All ICCB AEFL funded programs must submit student and program level reports on a quarterly basis. (Federal and State Policy) 2. All ICCB AEFL funded programs must submit an annual budget, quarterly expenditure and final expenditure reports. Signed certifications of accuracy must accompany vouchers requesting payment, annual reporting and final fiscal reporting requirements. (Federal and State policy) 3. All ICCB AEFL funded programs must maintain an Equipment/Inventory Report. This report must include any items with a cost of $10,000 or more purchased with state funds (single item at $10,000 or greater, subject to entity's more restrictive threshold). (Federal and State policy) 4. Administrative and individual student records must be maintained by the program. All records must be maintained by the institution for at least five years. If an audit is in progress at the end of the fifth year, records must be maintained until the audit is complete. After five years disposal of records should be in accordance with EDGAR guidelines. (Federal and State Policy) 5. Programs approved by ICCB to enter into sub-award agreement(s) are responsible for all student, programmatic, and fiscal records of the sub-award agency relative to services provided with ICCB funds. (Federal and State Policy) 6. The lead applicant is the fiscal agent for a consortium and is responsible for ensuring each consortium partner member submits required information and complies with all policies, procedures and regulations. (Federal and State Policy) 7. Request for Payment forms must be submitted to request federal funds. Payment Requests may be submitted either monthly or quarterly according to grantor's specifications. Federal funds received under this Agreement shall be managed in accordance with the Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 (31 USC 6501 et seq) and any other applicable Federal laws or regulations. 8. Indirect cost rates- There is a 5% Indirect/Local Administration cap for Federal IELCE funding. 9. Expenditure Requirements: Funds must be obligated by June 30 and expended by August 31. Goods and products must be ordered by June 30 and received by August 31; services must be rendered by June 30.

Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;

This opportunity is specifically for programs that were awarded funding through the FY25 IELCE grant competition.

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.

Formula Grants

Education

Compliance with GATA pre-award requirements, documented FY25 IELCE award.

None.

Details are found in the NOFO on the ICCB website (https://www.iccb.org/grant-opportunities/). Submissions must be via the State Of Illinois Grant Management System: https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/1aa08bb8-03e7-4562-bc16-ab660b87ae37

Not Applicable

Continuation grant; Electronic Transfer

The application deadline is 5:00 pm on May 15, 2026.

Not Applicable

According to regulations.

None.

None.

Funds are required to be used to provide instructional and supportive services to eligible individuals in accordance with the requirements of State and federal laws and the ICCB Adult Education Policy and Procedural manual.

Providers are required to submit performance reports, financial reports, program status reports, and electronic data submissions. Other reporting may be specified in the grant agreement.

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, applies to this program.

Grantees must maintain records in accordance with state and federal regulations.

TBD

N/A

$5000 min. up to $500,000 max. Approx $80,000 average.

FY25: Made awards to 37 grantees.

Citations to CFR and ILCS are available in the Adult Education and Family Literacy Provider manual.

Not Applicable

401 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield IL 62701

http://www2.iccb.org/adult_ed/

AEFLA grant program.

No Current Data Available

3/31/2026

Indirect Cost Limitations;

FY 2022 : $3,038,500
FY 2023 : $3,038,500
FY 2024 : $4,000,000
FY 2025 : $3,000,000
FY 2026 : $3,000,000