FY27 Expansion of ESL services for Adult Education providers working with Asylees, Refugees and Migrants

This competitive grant program, funded by the State of Illinois through the Illinois Community College Board, seeks to expand English as a Second Language (ESL) capacity for adult education providers serving asylees, refugees, and migrants during FY27. Up to $750,000 is available for the fiscal year 2025 (January 1 – December 31, 2025) and is expected to fund roughly 35 awards. Recipients must be current ICCB‑funded Title II Adult Education and Literacy programs and will use the funds to hire qualified ESL instructors, provide technology for remote learning, and deliver wrap‑around support services to improve language acquisition and integration outcomes for newcomers. No cost‑share is required, and indirect costs are allowable under GATA. Applications are accepted on a one‑time basis; extensions are not permitted.