Adult ESOL Program Grant
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Adult ESOL Program Grant
Funder: Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL)
Geographic Scope: Montgomery County, Maryland
Purpose: Maintain, expand, and improve the delivery of adult ESOL services. Funding can support supplementary services that enable more learners to attend ESOL classes, such as childcare and transportation support, as well as strengthen program management and organizational capacity.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Funding Notes
- Organizations may apply regardless of whether they applied for other County-administered grant programs
- Funding is not guaranteed in subsequent years – dependent on performance in current/previous years
- Total MCAEL grants program announced $1,505,853 in FY25
Contact Information
Email: program@mcael.org
Phone: 301-881-1338
Address: 9210 Corporate Blvd., Suite 480, Rockville, MD 20850
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Review Grant Guidelines and application documents available on MCAEL website
2. Complete App Data and Budget Workbook (requires Excel or Google Sheets)
3. Access the MCAEL Grant Portal to submit application
4. Refer to MCAEL's Interactive maps and analysis when developing application
Required Materials
- Completed application form
- Budget workbook with detailed expenses
- Organization documentation (501(c)(3) status, incorporation papers)
- Program information (hours of instruction, infrastructure details, enrollment management procedures)
- Track record documentation
Support Available
- Q&A sessions with MCAEL staff (typically offered in March before application deadline)
- Grant Information sessions (recordings available if missed)
- Technical assistance available via email at program@mcael.org
- Applicants can request assistance if they need help with Excel or Google Sheets
Questions
For questions about whether your organization aligns with MCAEL priorities, contact MCAEL directly.
What Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 24
- Total given
- $1.47M
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $6,509–$315K
- By dollars: Maryland 91%, District of Columbia 9%. Top recipient cities: Gaithersburg, MD; Silver Spring, MD; Rockville, MD.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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