WIOA Title II – Adult Education & Family Literacy Act Program Services
Forecasted
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry funds programs that advance adult education, literacy, and workforce skills through the WIOA Title II – Adult Education & Family Literacy Act Program Services grant.
Funder: Montana Department of Labor & Industry
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Multi-year subawards; total program funding typically around $6 million per year statewide; individual award sizes vary.
Summary: Supports Montana-based programs that deliver adult education, literacy, and career-readiness services to help residents improve foundational skills and achieve workforce success.
Description
This grant, administered by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II, funds organizations to provide adult education and family literacy services across Montana. Supported programs help adults and out-of-school youth improve basic literacy, earn high school equivalency credentials (GED or HiSET), develop English language proficiency, and acquire skills needed for postsecondary education, training, and sustainable employment. The initiative is a cornerstone of Montana’s broader 406 JOBS workforce modernization strategy, emphasizing industry-driven training, apprenticeship pathways, and outreach to underserved populations. Programs are expected to align with statewide workforce goals, coordinate with WIOA core partners, and deliver measurable outcomes in employment, credential attainment, and skill gains.
