This is a Request for Grant Applications (RGA) for the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Program, funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title II. The program aims to provide integrated English literacy and civics education services to English language learners, preparing them for unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations. Key requirements include year-round, leveled classroom activities, access to integrated education and training activities, program-specific performance targets, support services, transition support, integration of workforce preparation and digital literacy, a full-time program administrator, and partnership with a local PA CareerLink site. Applicants must demonstrate effectiveness in providing adult education and literacy activities. The grant cycle is three years, with funding for the second and third years contingent on availability and performance. Applications are submitted through the eGrants system, with a deadline of May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to raable@pa. gov.
The grant application completion and submission deadline is May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms for grant recipients.
Applications will be ranked using weighted scoring and funded from highest scoring to lowest scoring, requiring a minimum unweighted score of 80 and availability of funds.
Eligible applicants are organizations that have demonstrated effectiveness in providing adult education and literacy activities, including local education agencies, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, public or private nonprofit agencies, libraries, public housing authorities, and consortia or coalitions of these entities.
Programs that fail to sufficiently address grant criteria or additional conditions may be terminated prior to the end of the grant cycle.
If an eligible provider disputes the funding decision, they have a right to appeal to the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education. The appeal must be received within 30 days of the mailing date of the decision.
The total federal funding available for awards is approximately $2. 25 million, subject to change.
