Estimated Fiscal Year 2026 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act State Award Amounts

This program memorandum advises states of the estimated FY 2026 State Allocations under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Questions regarding this Program Memorandum may be emailed to Sabrina Guerrier (octae-formula@dol.gov).

Program Details

Office of Career Technical and Adult Education is a federal agency that offers the Estimated Fiscal Year 2026 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act State Award Amounts grant program to support research innovation. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Office of Career Technical and Adult Education through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for research innovation should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Office of Career Technical and Adult Education or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $5K – $101.5M. Applications are due by May 26, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports research innovation. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Office of Career Technical and Adult Education before applying.

Award details

Award range: $5K – $101.5M. Applications close on May 26, 2026.

Categories

Research Innovation