Expansion of ESL Services for Adult Education Providers Working with Asylees, Refugees, and Migrants

Expansion of ESL Services for Adult Education Providers Working with Asylees, Refugees, and Migrants is sponsored by Illinois Community College Board. Provides funding to adult education providers in Illinois to expand ESL services for asylees, refugees, and migrants.

Euna Grants - Illinois Community College Board - FY26 Expansion of ESL services for Adult Education providers working with Asylees, Refugees and Migrants FY26 Expansion of ESL services for Adult Education providers working with Asylees, Refugees and Migrants AE&L ESL expansion for Asylees, Refugees and Migrants FY26 Expansion of ESL services for Adult Education providers working with Asylees, Refugees and Migrants The intent of the grant is to expand capacity for English language services for providers working with asylees, refugees, and migrants.

With this funding, adult education providers can better assist new arrivals with their transition to living in the United States. This grant aims to support all demographics with a primary focus on immigrants, asylees, and refugees. It addresses the urgent needs arising from the current immigrant crisis by providing essential assistance to help these individuals transition to a better quality of life.

These funds will help programs to equipping them with the necessary skills and resources to integrate successfully into their new communities. This funding provides opportunities for English language learners to increase their basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This funding is intended to expand existing offerings and serve additional learners.

It is not intended to supplant existing English Language Services. By hiring qualified ESL instructors with a background in working with asylees, refugees, and migrants, programs will ensure that the new arrivals population has access to instruction and curriculum tailored to their needs. Providers will also offer technology for students to access remote learning.

Recruitment will occur throughout the grant cycle, and providers will implement wrap-around services to retain and support new learners. Illinois Community College Board nyssa. westermeyer@illinois.

gov The expansion of the ESL services for Adult Education providers working with asylees, refugees, and migrants supports adult education programs in their effort to equip new arrivals with English language acquisition skills, focusing on improving their listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities.

This initiative also aims to provide wrap support services, including technology for remote learning and the recruitment and retention of learners. These efforts will help individuals transition to life in the United States and increase their opportunities for self- sufficiency through improved education and skill development. Funding Opportunity Number Agency Opportunity Number Assistance Listings Number https://il.

amplifund. com/Public/Opportunities/Details/7cf1a87b-3763-483a-98d2-d736bc479604 Funding Source Description The funding for this grant is provided by the State of Illinois through the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). A total of $750,000 has been allocated for the FY25 Expansion of ESL services for Adult Education Providers.

This funding is intended to support programs working with asylees, refugees, and migrants, enabling them to improve their English language skills and transition into self- sufficiency. The funding period spans from January 1st,2025 to December 31st, 2025. It aims to expand current ESL offerings and is not meant to replace existing services.

The grant does not require cost sharing or matching, and indirect costs are allowable with certain restrictions as per Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA). Indirect costs are capped per Federal regulations Expected Number of Awards 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%.

Restrictions on Indirect Costs Citation Governing Indirect Cost Restriction In-Kind Match Requirement Other Funding Requirement Submission Timeline Additional Information Extensions will not be granted for any reason. Allow Multiple Applications Application Review Start Date / Pre-Qualification Deadline Other Submission Requirements Review the Notice of funding posted on the ICCB Grants Opportunity page for more details.

All other documents can be found in Amplifund. https://www. iccb.

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Technical Assistance Session Technical Assistance Session Applicant Eligibility Information Beneficiary Eligibility Information Credentials Documentation Eligibility Information Additional Eligibility Information 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: An eligible individual to receive funds and services: • Who has attained 16 years of age. • Who is not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under state law. • Who are basic skills deficient.

• Who does not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and has not achieved an equivalent level of education. • Or is an English Language Learner. Credentials Documentation: Applicant must be a current ICCB-funded Title II Adult Education and Literacy program.

Additional Information URL https://www. iccb. org/grant-opportunities/ Additional Information URL Description See ICCB's Grant opportunity web page for the Notice of Funding Opportunity, all other documents can be found in Amplifund.

Award Administration Information Administrative and National Policy Requirements Reports are due 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter. Close out reports will be due 60 days after the close of the award. State Awarding Agency Contacts