Adult Education National Leadership Activities
To support applied research, development, demonstration, dissemination, evaluation, and related activities that contribute to the improvement of adult education and literacy activities nationally.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
84.191
Federal Agency/Office
Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Department of Education
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants; C - Direct Payments For Specified Use
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2017 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2018 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2023 Funded technical assistance and evaluation activities through contracts.
Authorization
Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, (AEFLA), Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), 29 U.S.C. 3332.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Postsecondary education institutions, public or private agencies or organizations, or consortia of these institutions, agencies, or organizations are eligible.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Basic education and literacy programs for adults seeking to obtain an education at the primary or secondary levels will benefit through national evaluation, research, leadership, and/or technical assistance efforts.
Credentials/Documentation
Legal signature by a designated official on the application or proposal. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. Costs will also be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions and OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit institutions.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed when applying for a competitive grant.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applications must be prepared and submitted to the Department of Education in accordance with program announcements established deadlines, notices inviting applications, and any notices announcing requirements, priorities, and selection criteria that the Department may publish in the Federal Register. The Department's Proposals for contracts must be prepared in accordance with program announcements published in the FedBizOps.
Award Procedure
Proposals or applications for grants are reviewed in accordance with regulations for the Adult Education Act and with the requirements set forth for application notices and any notices announcing requirements, priorities, and selection criteria that the Department may publish in the Federal Register for a given competition and the regulations at 34 CFR Part 75.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Terms for continuation awards are specified in the Federal Register notices inviting grant applications. Continuation awards are subject to the availability of appropriations and the grant recipient 's performance.
How are proposals selected?
Each request for proposal and notice inviting grant applications contains either evaluation criteria or selection criteria, which are applied in the review and selection of contract or grant applications for funding. Contact the program office for additional information.
How may assistance be used?
To support activities to enhance the quality of adult education and literacy activities nationwide. For assistance call the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Indirect Cost Group on 202-708-7770.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Contact program office.
Auditing
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
Records
In accordance with Section 443 of the General Education Provisions Act, grantees must maintain records for three years.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Maximum award period varies by activity. Annual continuation awards are subject to the availability of appropriations and contingent on acceptable recipient performance. electronic transfer.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Travis Combs
Potomac Center Plaza
550 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024 US
travis.combs@ed.gov
Phone: (202) 245-6091
Website Address
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/aenla/index.html
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0400-0-1-501
Obligations
(Project Grants (Contracts)) FY 22$13,712,000.00; FY 23 est $38,712,000.00; FY 24 est $43,712,000.00; FY 21$13,712,000.00; FY 20$13,712,000.00; FY 19$13,712,000.00; FY 18$13,712,000.00; FY 17$13,712,000.00; FY 16$13,712,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Varies by program competition.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Regulations are found in 34 CFR 460 and 34 CFR 75.730-75.734. EDGAR
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2017 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2018 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2022 Projects implementing state-adopted challenging content standards in adult education; integrated education and training; and program evaluation.