RFP #290: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title II and Welfare Education Program Funding WIOA RFP (2027-2032)
RFP #290 supports New York adult education providers with funding for literacy, English-language learning, and workforce training to help out-of-school youth and adults build skills and economic self-sufficiency.
Funder: New York State Education Department
Due Dates: September 17, 2026 (Recommended LWDB review submission) | October 30, 2026 (Optional notice of intent) | November 13, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time (Application and nonprofit prequalification)
Funding Amounts: $52,905,416 annually across four competitions; project period July 1, 2027–June 30, 2032
Summary: Supports adult education and literacy services that build literacy, secondary credentials, and skills for employment and economic self-sufficiency.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate effectiveness using PY2024/FY2025 performance data, including every consortium member and lead applicant.
Description
The New York State Education Department (NYSED), through Adult Education Programs and Policy (AEPP), awards competitive multiyear funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, Title II of WIOA, alongside state Welfare Education Program funding. The program supports services for out-of-school youth and adults, including basic and secondary education, high school equivalency preparation, English-language instruction, civics education, and integrated education and workforce training.
Four competitions support adult literacy services, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE), corrections and other institutionalized education, and Literacy Zones. Priorities include transitions to postsecondary education, apprenticeships and employment, local workforce alignment, and measurable participant outcomes. Literacy Zones and Family Welcome Centers complement instruction with case management, referrals, and community partnerships in communities experiencing poverty and limited literacy or English proficiency.
