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FY 2026 State Allocations for Adult Education and Family Literacy Grants

The U.S. Department of Education, through its Office of Career Technical and Adult Education, is announcing estimated state allocations for Fiscal Year 2026 under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Education - Office of Career Technical and Adult Education - Program Overview: - Formula grants to states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and outlying areas (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas, Palau) - Total program funding: $629,600,400 - Expected number of recipients: 58 - Products/Services Requested: - Administration and delivery of adult education and literacy activities - Includes integrated English literacy and civics education for English language learners - Notable Requirements: - Allocations determined by formula based on population and immigration statistics - No cost sharing or matching requirement for recipients - Awards range from $5,234 to $101,469,588 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a grant program for state-level education agencies

Description

This program memorandum advises states of the estimated FY 2026 State Allocations under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The funding is intended for adult education and literacy activities, including integrated English literacy and civics education for English language learners. The total program funding is $629,600,400 with expected awards to 58 recipients, ranging from $5,234 to $101,469,588. Applications must be submitted electronically by May 26, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

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