FY 27-28 AEFLA (146/149-168) Section 243 IELCE
FY 27-28 AEFLA (146/149-168) Section 243 IELCE supports adult English language learners through literacy, civics education, and job preparation to build English skills and economic self-sufficiency.
Funder: Wisconsin Technical College System
Due Dates: August 3, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CDT (Application opens)
Funding Amounts: Not stated
Summary: Supports adult English language programs combining literacy, civics education, and preparation for employment.
Key Information: Services must integrate with the local workforce development system.
Description
The Wisconsin Technical College System administers this Adult Education and Family Literacy Act grant category for Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE). It supports programs for adult English language learners, including professionals who earned degrees or credentials in their native countries. Programs help participants develop English competency and the skills needed to function as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States.
Funded services combine literacy and English language instruction with education about citizenship rights, responsibilities, and civic participation. They also prepare adults for unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations, with economic self-sufficiency as a goal.
