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Illinois Community College Board·Illinois

FY26 Adult Education and Literacy Basic Grants - Federal and State

Rolling / TBD close$500k – $1MGrants Notice
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Description

This opportunity is for Adult Education and Literacy Basic Grants, which aim to provide adult education and literacy services to assist adults in becoming literate and obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency. The grants will be used to fund programs that provide adult education and literacy activities, adult education in correctional institutions, and other related services. The opportunity is open to government organizations, education organizations, and nonprofit organizations. The funding for this opportunity is approximately $52,000,000, and the expected number of awards is 70. • The opportunity is for renewal applications from currently ICCB Title II funded programs. • The grants will be used to fund programs that provide adult education and literacy activities, adult education in correctional institutions, and other related services. • The opportunity is open to government organizations, education organizations, and nonprofit organizations. • The funding for this opportunity is approximately $52,000,000, and the expected number of awards is 70. • The grants are non-competitive, and indirect costs are capped at 5% of the total federal award.

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Contact

Kathy Olesen-Tracey(Opportunity Manager)

[email protected]

(217) 557-2740

Key dates

Opened
3/31/2025
Pre-bid meeting
4/3/2025
Closes
Rolling / TBD

Last updated

Details

Type
Grants Notice
Industry
Education
NAICS
611710
Solicitation №
684-01-1625

Budget estimate

$500,000 – $1,000,000

The total funding for this opportunity is approximately $52,000,000. The expected number of awards is 70, so the average award amount would be around $743,000. However, the actual award amount may vary depending on the specific proposals and the funding available. The budget amount may also be influenced by the indirect cost rate, which is capped at 5% of the total federal award.

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