Adult Education - Technology Infrastructure
CSFA Number: 684-00-3272
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Illinois Community College Board (684)
Agency Identification
Illinois Community College Board
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Enhancing technology resources and infrastructure that aid in adult basic education or English language instruction by funding adult education programs with current awards.
Federal Authorization
Not applicable.
Illinois Statue Authorization
PA 103-0006, $FY24 APPROPRIATIONS
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
110 ILCS 805/2-12
Objective
The intent of the grant is enhancing the technology resources and infrastructure that aid in adult basic education or English language instruction. With this funding, presently funded adult education programs can better adults 16 years of age and older that need basic skills, including English language learners, in order to develop academic and professional abilities that will assist them to enter post-secondary education or work-based training.
UGA Program Terms
Program Terms will be presented and agreed to in Part 3 of the UGA: program-specific terms and conditions.
Eligible Applicants
Other; Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Current ICCB-funded Title II Adult Education and Literacy programs are invited to submit proposals under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Beneficiary Eligibility
Persons 16 years of age and older, including English language learners, seeking basic skills to develop academic and professional abilities that will assist them in entering post-secondary education or work-based training.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
Applicant must be a current ICCB-funded Title II Adult Education and Literacy program.
Preapplication Coordination
None.
Application Procedures
Instructions for application are provided in the notice of funding opportunity.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Merit review of applications which may include factors for geographical dispersion, program balance and diversity.
Award Procedures
Merit-based review.
Deadlines
Applications are due by close of business on November 17th, 2023.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Thirty to forty-five days.
Appeals
Appeals pursuant to IL Admin Code.
Uses and Restrictions
Funds are to be used to acquire technology resources and technology infrastructure that aid in adult basic education or English language instruction.
Reports
Quarterly and final financial, programmatic and performance reports are required to be submitted to ICCB.
Audits
JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90
Records
Records must be retained as prescribed in the grant agreement, state regulations (GATA) and federal regulations in 2 CFR 200.
Account Identification
TBD
Obligations
$2,000,000 FY24
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$20,000 to $75,000
Program Accomplishments
Improved resources for Adult Education programs to better train basic skills for adult education learners.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
All guidelines are indicated in the grant agreement.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
401 E. Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL 62701
Program Website
http://www2.iccb.org/iccb/grant-opportunities/
Example Projects
None known.
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2024 : $2,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
TOP 5 ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| The Center: Resources | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 150,000 |
| Sauk Valley Community College | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 75,000 |
| Rock Valley College | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 75,000 |
| Parkland College | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 75,000 |
| McHenry County College | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 75,000 |