FY27 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)

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FY27 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)

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CSFA Number

684-01-2879

CSFA Popular Name

Adult Education - IELCE

Title

FY27 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is intended to solicit a Request for Proposal from eligible programs (CFR 463.23) that work to achieve the purpose of Section 243, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education, of Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, which is to provide adult education and literacy services to: • English Language Learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enables such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States. • 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. • Integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions to carry out the activities of the program.

The Components of an IELCE program include: • Literacy/English Language Acquisition • Civics Education • Workforce Preparation • Integrated Education and Training / Integrated Career & Academic Preparation System (ICAPS)

Note: This Notice of Funding will provide Federal IELCE funding for the state Fiscal year 2025 through the state fiscal year 2028 and provides funding to carry out the expectations of IELCE, WIOA Section 243. Required deliverables, allowable activities, performance measures, and requirements for submitting a Request for Proposal are described throughout this NOFO. All funding is based on Federal appropriations.

Years 3, and 4 of IELCE funding are contingent on successfully meeting all required programmatic requirements. The criteria will be published in the IELCE Provider’s Guide.

Awarding Agency Name

Illinois Community College Board

Agency Contact Name

Kang Hee Hong

Agency Contact Phone

312-814-5849

Agency Contact Email

Kanghee. Hong@illinois.gov

Program

Fund Activity Categories

Education

Category Explanation

Departments

Adult Education

Subjects

Opportunity Manager

Kang Hee Hong

Additional Users

Rupa Sameer

Posted Date

3/31/2025

Archive Date

Announcement Type

Renewal

Funding Opportunity Number

Agency Opportunity Number

Assistance Listings Number

84.002

Public Link

https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/1aa08bb8-03e7-4562-bc16-ab660b87ae37

Is Published

Yes Funding Information

Opportunity Funding

$3,000,000.00

Funding Sources

Federal Or Federal Pass Through

Funding Source Description

Federal Pass through.

Funding Restrictions

Indirect costs are capped per Federal regulation. Award Information

Award Ceiling

$500,000.00

Award Floor

$5,000.00

Award Start Date

7/1/2026

Award End Date

6/30/2027

Award Announcement Date

3/31/2026

Award Type

Non Competitive

Capital Grant

No

Expected Number of Awards

35

Indirect Costs Allowed

Yes

Indirect Cost Description

Federal regulation limits administrative costs at up to 5% of the total Federal award. Local administrative costs for AEFLA are defined in WIOA Sec 233. These include indirect cost and several direct costs for planning, administration (including performance and accountability), professional development, activities in alignment with local workforce plans, and supporting one-stop operations. These in aggregate cannot exceed 5%.

Indirect Cost Rate

0.00%

Restrictions on Indirect Costs

Yes

Citation Governing Indirect Cost Restriction

WIOA Sec 233

Matching Requirement

Yes

Cash Match Requirement

0.00%

In-Kind Match Requirement

0.00%

Other Funding Requirement

0.00% Submission Information

Submission Timeline Type

Rolling

Submission Open…

Topic areas: Education and Training, Digital Society and E-Inclusion, Public Policy and Governance.

Funding amount

This grant provides $5K-$500K in funding, up to $500K per award.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

FY27 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE) is administered by ICCB (684) (ICCB), listed via ICCB (684).