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Find similar grantsAspire Instructional Grant is sponsored by Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Aspire Adult Workforce Readiness Education program, funded through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title II, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Grants and Financial Management | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Grants and Financial Management Grants and Financial Management FY2025 Competitive Grants The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Aspire Adult Workforce Readiness Education program is accepting applications from eligible providers to implement and improve adult education and literacy activities within the state.
The Aspire Grant Application is now closed. Aspire programs assist adults in developing literacy skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency; obtaining educational skills necessary to become full partners in the educational development of their children; and achieving the educational skills necessary for completion of a secondary level of education.
This funding is made available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title II, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA).
Grant opportunities include: Aspire Instructional, WIOA Section 231 Corrections Education & Other Institutionalized Individuals, WIOA Section 225 Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE), WIOA Section 243 Applicants may apply for one of the above or any combination of grant opportunities. The deadline for applying for the three-year grant(s) is 3:00 PM EST on March 27, 2024 . This deadline has now passed.
Informational Webinar/Bidders' Conference: 2/12/24 @ 10 AM (Recording is below) Deadline for Accepting Grant Questions: 3/4/24 RFP/Grant(s) Application Submission Deadline: 3/27/24 @ 3 PM EST Award Notifications Issued: 6/6/24 The Aspire Grants Guidance and other grant resources are available on this page .
Click here to view FY2025 Competitive Grant (CLOSED) Agency Wide Grant Announcement Slide Deck from Bidders' Conference Question and Answer Release (Final Update 3/6/2024) Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Aspire Program is not able to respond to individual questions from potential applicants. Questions and responses will be published on the Aspire Grants webpage for public viewing.
The award funds are made possible through a combination of the: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) ; Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) funds ; Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 2014 (WIOA) ; and the All questions must be sent to aspiregrants@highered. ohio. gov .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible providers for adult education and literacy activities within Ohio. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Aspire Instructional Grant is funded by Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Aspire Adult Workforce Readiness Education program, funded through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title II, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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