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Grants for Local Providers
https://octae.ed.gov/aefla/grants/grants-local-providers
The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) requires that states conduct multi-year competitions for AEFLA funds. Local adult education providers must be organizations that have demonstrated effectiveness in providing adult education and literacy activities and may include: local education agencies (LEAs); community-based organizations (CBOs) or faith-based organizations (FBOs); volunteer literacy organizations; institutions of higher education (IHEs); public or private nonprofit agencies; libraries; public housing authorities; other nonprofit institutions that have the ability to provide literacy services to adults and families; consortia of the agencies, organizations, institutions, libraries or authorities previously described or a partnership between an employer and an agencyTechnical Assistance Guides
https://octae.ed.gov/aefla/grants/technical-assistance/technical-assistance-guides
These guides cover topics including an overview of the program statute, regulations, and policy guidance, how to determine applicant eligibility when competing AEFLA funds, program-specific information regarding section 243 funds and IET, and other topics for administering the AEFLA program.AEFLA Resource GuideThis guide introduces the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) and provides additional supports around performance accountability, one-stop partner roles and responsibilities, competitions and making awards, and AEFLA activities.Determining Applicant Eligibility When Conducting a State Competition for AEFLA FundsThis guide provides information about applicant eligibility to apply for federal AEFLA funds, as well as information about state responsibilities to evaluateAbout OCTAE
https://octae.ed.gov/about
The Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) administers and coordinates programs that are related to adult education and literacy, career and technical education, and community colleges.Adult Education and LiteracyThe Division of Adult Education and Literacy (DAEL) administers adult education and literacy and English language acquisition programs that help adults to improve their knowledge and skills in literacy and mathematics; to understand the responsibilities of citizenship; to attain a secondary education diploma; to successfully transition to postsecondary education and training programs; and to achieve economic self-sufficiency. The Office of Correctional Education is also located in DAEL. DAEL responsibilities include: Administering the Adult EducationWIOA Core Programs and Partners
https://octae.ed.gov/aefla/wioa-core-programs-partners
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) authorized six core programs and partner programs. Below is a list of those core and partner programs with links to their respective websites. The core programs authorized by WIOA include: Department of Labor (DOL) administered Title I Adult Program, Dislocated Worker Program, and Youth Program.Department of Education (ED) administered Title II Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, which this site covers.DOL administered Title III Wagner-Peyser Act.ED administered Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation. Partner programs under WIOA include: Health and Human Services (HHS) administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Community Services Block Grant.ED administered Strengthening Career and TechnicalTechnical Assistance Guide: AEFLA Annual Narrative Report
https://octae.ed.gov/resources/technical-assistance-guide-aefla-annual-narrative-report
This guide provides suggestions for a state to consider when developing its annual narrative report.
