FY27 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is intended to solicit a Request for Proposal from eligible programs (CFR 463.23) 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, which is to provide adult education and literacy services to:
• English Language Learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enables such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States.
• Prepare adults who are English Language Learners for, and place such adults in, unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency.
• Integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions to carry out the activities of the program.

The Components of an IELCE program include:

• • Literacy/English Language Acquisition
• • Civics Education
• • Workforce Preparation

• Integrated Education and Training / Integrated Career & Academic Preparation System (ICAPS)

Note: This Notice of Funding will provide Federal IELCE funding for the state Fiscal year 2025 through the state fiscal year 2028 and provides funding to carry out the expectations of IELCE – WIOA Section 243. Required deliverables, allowable activities, performance measures, and requirements for submitting a Request for Proposal are described throughout this NOFO. All funding is based on Federal appropriations.

Years 3, and 4 of IELCE funding are contingent on successfully meeting all required programmatic requirements. The criteria will be published in the IELCE Provider’s Guide.

Details

• Awarding Agency: Illinois Community College Board
• Departments: Adult Education
• CSFA Number: 684-01-2879
• CSFA Popular Name: Adult Education - IELCE
• Assistance Listings Number: 84.002
• Announcement Type: Renewal
• Award Type: Non Competitive
• Total Funding Available: $3,000,000.00
• Expected Number of Awards: 35
• Funding Sources: Federal Or Federal Pass Through
• Capital Grant: No
• Indirect Costs Allowed: Yes
• Posted Date: 2025-03-31
• Award Period: 2026-07-01 – 2027-06-30

Funding Source Description

Federal Pass through.

Funding Restrictions

Indirect costs are capped per Federal regulation.

Indirect Cost Description

Federal regulation limits administrative costs at up to 5% of the total Federal award. Local administrative costs for AEFLA are defined in WIOA Sec 233. These include indirect cost and several direct costs for planning, administration (including performance and accountability), professional development, activities in alignment with local workforce plans, and supporting one-stop operations. These in aggregate cannot exceed 5%.

Reporting

Reporting schedule will be provided in the FY27 Adult Education Provider Manual and the grant agreement.

Additional Information

https://www.iccb.org/grant-opportunities/

See ICCB's Grant opportunity web page for the Notice of Funding Opportunity and Application documents, which are also available on the Grants Management System.

Eligibility Type: Public

Eligible Applicants:

• Government Organizations
• Education Organizations
• Nonprofit Organizations

Additional Eligibility Information

This opportunity is specifically for programs that were awarded funding through the FY25 IELCE grant competition.

Submission Timeline

• Submission Opens: 2026-03-31
• Submission Timeline: Rolling
• Application Review Start / Pre-Qualification Deadline: 2026-05-15
• Allow Multiple Applications: Yes

Question Submission

• Questions Open: 2026-03-31
• Questions Close: 2026-05-15
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