FY27 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)

Illinois Community College Board$5,000–$500,000No deadline listed

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Nonprofits Government / tribal Schools & universities Large award Narrow eligibility

Deadline: Not specified
Posted: Mar 31, 2026
Award amount: $5,000–$500,000
Focus areas: Education

In plain English

Restricted to programs that were already awarded funding through the FY25 IELCE grant competition — this is a continuation opportunity, not open to new applicants. For those already-funded programs (government, education, or nonprofit entities), it funds English language acquisition, civics education, and workforce preparation services for adult English language learners under WIOA Title II Section 243, with awards from $5,000 to $500,000. Years 3 and 4 of funding are contingent on meeting programmatic requirements.

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Who can apply

Government Organizations, Education Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations — This opportunity is specifically for programs that were awarded funding through the FY25 IELCE grant competition.

About this grant

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is intended to solicit a Request for Proposal from eligible programs (CFR 463.23) that work to achieve the purpose of Section 243, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education, of Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, which is to provide adult education and literacy services to: • English Language Learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enables such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States. • Prepare adults who are English Language Learners for, and place such adults in, unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency. • Integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions to carry out the activities of the program. The Components of an IELCE program include: • Literacy/English Language Acquisition • Civics Education • Workforce Preparation • Integrated Education and Training / Integrated Career & Academic Preparation System (ICAPS) Note: This Notice of Funding will provide Federal IELCE funding for the state Fiscal year 2025 through the state fiscal year 2028 and provides funding to carry out the expectations of IELCE – WIOA Section 243. Required deliverables, allowable activities, performance measures, and requirements for submitting a Request for Proposal are described throughout this NOFO. All funding is based on Federal appropriations. Years 3, and 4 of IELCE funding are contingent on successfully meeting all required programmatic requirements. The criteria will be published in the IELCE Provider’s Guide.

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