FY27 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)

This opportunity is for the FY27 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE) program, which aims to provide adult education and literacy services to English Language Learners. The program has several components, including literacy/English language acquisition, civics education, workforce preparation, and integrated education and training. The funding opportunity is available to eligible programs that were awarded funding through the FY25 IELCE grant competition. The award is non-competitive, and the expected number of awards is 35. The funding amount is up to $500,000.00 per award, with a total funding amount of $3,000,000.00. • The program aims 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. • The program will provide services to English Language Learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries. • The program will integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions to carry out the activities of the program. • The program will have a reporting schedule provided in the FY27 Adult Education Provider Manual and the grant agreement.