FY26 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)

This grant opportunity is for the FY26 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE) program, which aims to provide adult education and literacy services to English Language Learners. The program has four components: Literacy/English Language Acquisition Instruction, Civics Education, Workforce Preparation, and Access to Integrated Education and Training. The grant will provide funding for state fiscal year 2026 and is open to eligible applicants who were awarded funding through the FY25 IELCE grant competition. The opportunity is specifically for programs 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. • The program will provide adult education and literacy services to English Language Learners. • The program will prepare adults who are English Language Learners for unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations. • The program will integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions. • The program will provide access to integrated education and training.