Adult Education Professional Development Grant

Adult Education Professional Development Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: California Department of Education
Amount: Up to US $4,400,000
Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Summary

The California Department of Education offers funding for a statewide professional development initiative aimed at enhancing adult education programs. This grant supports activities that improve instruction in English Language Acquisition, Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education. Bidders must first submit a Letter of Inquiry to be eligible for the Full Proposal. This initiative aims to ensure high-quality literacy and basic skills training for adults.

Overview

Note: 1) Bidders are required to first submit an Intent to Submit a Proposal (indicated above as Letter of Inquiry), mailed or emailed. 2) A proposal (indicated above as Full Proposal) will not be accepted unless an Intent to Submit a Proposal is submitted on time. California Department of Education California will provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The Department of Education serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners. Together, as a team, we prepare students to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. Adult Education Professional Development Funding Description This funding is designated for the design, implementation, and operation of a large-scale, statewide professional development project that supports high performing literacy and basic skills adult education programs, as defined by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA). The federal AEFLA requires funded agencies to provide adult education professional development activities to improve instruction including, English Language Acquisition; Adult Basic Education; Adult Secondary Education; and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education, which includes Integrated Education and Training.

Eligibility

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