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Adult Education and Family Literacy Services is a grant program from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that funds Community Adult Learning Centers (CALCs) across 16 local workforce development areas to deliver adult education services.
Authorized under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the program supports ESOL, adult basic education, pre-ASE, ASE, adult diploma programs, and family literacy services. The goal is to help eligible adults become literate, gain skills for employment and economic self-sufficiency, support their children's educational development, and attain secondary school credentials.
Continuation grants are provided to existing CALCs, with outstationing options available. Funding is provided through fund codes 0340, 0345, and 359a.
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FY2026 Fund Codes 0340 / 0345 / 359a: Adult Education and Family Literacy Services - Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs Educational Collaboratives Department of Elementary and Secondary Education DESE Budget Inter-District School Choice School Finance Regulations Chapter 74 Nonresident Tuition FY2026: Adult Education and Family Literacy Services Fund Codes: 0340 / 0345 / 359a The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will administer the Adult Education and Family Literacy Services continuation grants to Community Adult Learning Centers (fund code 0340/0345) including Outstationing, consistent with Public Law 113-128, Sections 201 through 243, across 16 local workforce development areas for CALCs, as follows: To create a partnership among the Federal Government, States, and localities to provide, on a voluntary basis, adult education (AE) services (ESOL, ABE, pre-ASE, ASE, ADP, family literacy) to: assist eligible individuals to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and economic self-sufficiency; assist eligible individuals who are parents or family members to obtain the education and skills that— are necessary to become full partners in the educational development of their children, and result in sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their family; assist eligible individuals in attaining a secondary school credential and in the transition to postsecondary education and training, including through career pathways; and assist immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners to— (1) reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills in English; and acquire an understanding of the American system of government, individual freedom, and responsible citizenship.
To reduce disparity in education by providing, in collaboration with WIOA partners and others, high quality AE programming that provides an inclusive and welcoming environment, rigorous curriculum and instruction, and related services responsive to and supportive of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
To support innovation in the development of AE services to effectively serve eligible individuals most in need of education services in the 16 local workforce development areas through in-person and remote instruction and in coordination and collaboration with WIOA partner services.
To improve and accelerate participant outcomes, especially educational functioning level completion, high school equivalency (HSE) credential or high school diploma (ADP) attainment, and enrollment in post-secondary education or training.
The purpose of outstationing is to help eligible individuals access adult education services by assisting MassHire Career Center staff with intake, assessments, and referrals to adult education programs in the local area and educate current students about career center services. Priority will be given to CALC programs funded in FY25 that successfully met their performance measures. FY2026 is a continuation year grant.
All recipients awarded through the Adult Education and Family Literacy Services Open and Competitive FY2024-2028 grant funding cycle who received grants in FY2025 are eligible to apply. Fund Code 0345: State Line Item 7035-0002 Fund Codes 0340 and 359a: Federal CFDA 84.
002 Federal grant funds must adhere to: EDGAR General Fiscal Administration 34 CFR Part 76 The receipt of grant funds is contingent upon the grantee being able to certify that it will comply with the Massachusetts General Laws, including G. L. c.
40A, § 3A, the MBTA Communities Act. Compliance with the MBTA Communities Act is determined by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Up to $55,000,000 may be awarded See GEM$ for fund codes 0345/0340.
Grant amounts were determined through a proposal review during the O&C process based on regional allocations, Massachusetts considered the regional educational need, the demand for services, and historical funding and score of the proposal. In addition, funding was adjusted based on increases/decreases applied in FY24 and in FY25. FY26 is the third year of funding for the 5-year funding cycle FY24–28.
Funding is subject to state and federal appropriation. This RFP is the governing document for these grant funds. Funding is contingent upon availability.
All dollar amounts listed are estimated/approximate and are subject to change. If more funding becomes available, it will be distributed under the same guidelines that appear in this RFP document.
Funds must be used in accordance with FY24-FY28 Massachusetts Policies for Effective Adult Education in Community Adult Learning Centers and Correctional Institutions to provide adult education to eligible students; eligible students are: are at least 16 years of age; are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under state law; and do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and have not achieved an equivalent level of education; or are basic skills deficient; or are English language learners.
Students under 18 must provide a letter of withdrawal from the local school district in order to enroll in the program. Students who are home schooled must provide a letter from the local school district stating that they are not enrolled. As defined by the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR §463.
25 and §463. 26 , not less than 95 percent of funds must be spent on adult education direct services and literacy activities. If awarded, programs may negotiate on an individual basis with DESE to determine an adequate level of funds for non-instructional purposes by submitting a written request and rationale annually with their continuation applications.
Administrative costs must be reasonable, necessary, and allocable. Adult Education and Family Literacy Services is a restricted rate program that is subject to a statutory "supplement, not supplant" restriction. For this competition, applicants may include indirect cost rates to recover certain business-related expenses necessary to support the proposed services.
Local Education Agencies (LEA) may apply their district rate . A non-LEA that has a current federally approved restricted indirect cost rate may use that rate. A non-LEA must reapply to DESE for FY25 and annually through the grant cycle ( 2 CFR 200.
332 ). Upon Approval (no Earlier than 7/1/2025)* – 6/30/2026 * Grant start date cannot be prior to DESE receiving a substantially approvable Application Submission as directed in this RFP's Submission Instructions. Goods and Services cannot be procured prior to Grants receiving and approving an application submission.
Funds cannot exceed the project duration end date. Adult and Community Learning Services (ACLS) Monday, June 30 th , 2025 Proposals must be received at the Department by 5 p. m.
Eastern on the date due. GEM$ submission at the LEA Fiscal Representative Approved level step must be submitted by the due date. Indirect Cost Application — A non-LEA must reapply to DESE for FY26 and annually through the grant cycle ( 2 CFR 200.
332 ). All grants issued to state colleges/universities or state agencies must have an executed ISA in GEM$.
Grant Amendment vs ISA Amendment (for State Agencies & Correctional Facilities) ISA MMARS Timeline (for State Agencies & Correctional Facilities) State ISA Grant Amendment Process (for State Agencies & Correctional Facilities) Federal ISA Grant Amendment Process (for State Agencies & Correctional Facilities) The FY26 0345 / 0340 / 359a Adult Education and Family Literacy Services will be submitted in the GEM$ system.
GEM$ is a cloud-based fiscal and program management grant system. Grants for Education Management System (GEM$) Please Note: Grant Submission at the LEA level requires roles to be established for Grant writer for the specific fund code, LEA fiscal for financial review/approval, and Superintendent/Chief Executive sign off.
All these roles should be established prior to the grant due date and all appropriate forms should be either uploaded to GEM$, maintained at the LEA level or sent in to the DESE RFP contact as described on the individual forms. The user guidance documents and forms are found on the GEM$ homepage under DESE Resources and can be accessed without logging in to the system.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Community Adult Learning Centers in Massachusetts. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education & Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that bring recent advances in STEM knowledge into undergraduate education, adapt, improve, and incorporate evidence-based practices, and lay the groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education. Professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogical techniques is a potential topic of interest.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.