Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II – Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Grant Program
Forecasted
Nevada Department of Education's WIOA Title II grant funds research-driven adult education and literacy programs to boost workforce readiness and educational advancement in Nevada.
Funder: Nevada Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (proposal deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$6 million total for Basic Instruction; multi-year awards; 25% local match required; typical award varies by need and formula.
Summary: Supports organizations providing adult education, literacy, and English language services to promote workforce readiness and educational advancement across Nevada.
Key Information: 25% non-federal match required; competitive, multi-year grant; eligibility based on demonstrated effectiveness.
Description
The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) administers this competitive grant program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title II – Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA). The program funds eligible organizations to deliver standards-based instruction in adult basic education (ABE), adult secondary education (ASE), English language acquisition (ELA), family literacy, workplace education, integrated education and training (IET), and services for correctional and institutionalized individuals. The goal is to improve adult literacy and workforce readiness, facilitate transitions to postsecondary education and employment, and support economic self-sufficiency. Funded programs must align with state and local workforce strategies, utilize rigorous research-based instruction, and demonstrate continuous improvement through data-driven accountability.
