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RFP #290: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title II and Welfare Education Program Funding WIOA RFP (2027-2032) is sponsored by New York State Education Department. Competitive multiyear grants to eligible providers for adult basic education and literacy services, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE), Corrections Education, and Literacy Zones under AEFLA/WIOA Title II.
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RFP #290: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title II and Welfare Education Program Funding WIOA RFP (2027-2032) 2026 RFP #290: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title II and Welfare Education Program Funding WIOA RFP (2027-2032) RFP #290 supports out-of-school youth and adults in New York through literacy, English-language instruction, and workforce education to build skills, earn secondary credentials, and prepare for employment.
This grant was recently updated NYSED replaced the September 18, 2026 versions of the RFP, Q&A, and HighQ submission guidance with October 30, 2026 versions. It also added “Appendix 1 – Additional Assurances” on October 30.
Funder: New York State Education Department Due Dates: September 17, 2026 (Recommended LWDB review submission) | October 30, 2026 (Optional notice of intent) | November 13, 2026 , 5:00 PM Eastern Time (Application and SFS prequalification) Funding Amounts: $52,905,416 annually across four program areas; five-year project period, July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2032 Summary: Supports adult education, literacy, English-language instruction, and workforce pathways for out-of-school youth and adults in New York State.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate adult-literacy effectiveness using PY2024/FY2025 performance data and include completed LWDB reviews with every application.
The New York State Education Department (NYSED), through Adult Education Programs and Policy, competitively awards multiyear funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and the Welfare Education Program. The program helps out-of-school youth and adults develop literacy skills, achieve secondary credentials, and prepare for employment and economic self-sufficiency.
Four competitions support basic and secondary education, English literacy and civics, corrections and justice-involved education, and Literacy Zones with Family Welcome Centers. Supported activities include high school equivalency preparation, workforce preparation, integrated education and training, case management, and referrals.
Programs connect literacy instruction with career pathways, postsecondary education, apprenticesiceships, and regional workforce needs. See the full grant listing
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations demonstrating effectiveness in adult education and literacy activities, including institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, community-based organizations, libraries, and nonprofits. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for RFP #290: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title II and Welfare Education Program Funding WIOA RFP (2027-2032) are due November 13, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
RFP #290: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title II and Welfare Education Program Funding WIOA RFP (2027-2032) is funded by New York State Education Department. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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