Section 243 Ielcep Grant 2026

Location:	Pennsylvania
Posted:	Apr 20, 2026
Due:	May 18, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Pennsylvania
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	10 - Weapons
Solicitation No:	2026sec243IELCEP
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General Information

Department for this solicitation:

Procurement

Date Prepared:

04/20/26

Types:

RFGA

Advertisement Type:

Service

Materials

Service & Materials

PW Construction

Agency Construction

Real Estate

Solicitation/Project#:

2026sec243IELCEP

Solicitation/Project Title:

Section 243 IELCEP Grant 2026

Description:

Section 243 of the Federal Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, Title II, Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides funds to be awarded through the Pennsylvania
Department of Education (PDE), Bureau of Postsecondary and Higher Education, Division of
Adult Education (division) to provide Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education
programing. The total federal funding available for awards to provide Section 243 Integrated
English Literacy and Civics Education programing under this Request for Grant Applications
(RGA) is approximately $2.25 million. This amount is based on the estimated federal grant
award for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and is subject to change.

As stated in WIOA, funds allocated under section 243 are to be used for grants for integrated
English literacy and civics education in combination with integrated education and training
activities. Each program that receives funding under this application shall be designed to
prepare adults who are English language learners for, and place such adults in, unsubsidized
employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency and
integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions.

As defined in 34 CFR 463.33, the integrated English literacy and civics education services
provided under this funding opportunity are “education services provided to English language
learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees or credentials in their native
countries, that enable such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire
the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and
citizens in the United States. Integrated English literacy and civics education services must
include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.”

Information on the program and how to apply can be found in the attached Request for Grant Application document and on the Division of Adult Education Grants webpage: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/instruction/adult-basic-and-family-literacy-education/grants

All questions should be emailed to: ra-able@pa.gov

Department Information
Department/Agency:	Department of Education	Delivery Location:
County:	Statewide	Duration:	36 months

Contact Information
First Name:	Brent	Last Name:	Wallisch
Phone Number: (XXX-XXX-XXXX)	717-783-5731	Email:	brwallisch@pa.gov

Solicitation Information
Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the Solicitation Due Date no later than the Solicitation Due Time as set forth in the solicitation. Any conflict between the dates and/or times contained in the solicitation itself or its attachments and this advertisement shall be resolved in favor of the solicitation.
Solicitation Start Date:	04/20/26
Solicitation Due Date:	05/18/26	Solicitation Due Time:	2:00 PM
Solicitation Opening Date:	05/18/26	Solicitation Opening Time:	2:01 PM
Opening Location:
No. of Addendums:	0

Amended Date:	04/20/26

Related Solicitation Files

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section 243 integrated english literacy and civics education grant rga.pdf

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Request for Grant Application

Guidelines Section 243

Integrated English Literacy and Civics

Education Program

For services offered with the following funding:

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II, (Federal Adult Education and Family Literacy

Act) Section 243

April 2026

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Forum Building, 607 South Drive

Harrisburg, PA 17120

www.education.pa.gov

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Josh Shapiro, Governor

Department of Education

Dr. Carrie Rowe, Secretary

Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education

Dr. Lynette Kuhn, Deputy Secretary

Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education

James Ayrton, Director

Division of Adult Education

Amanda Harrison, Chief

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) does not discriminate in its educational programs,

activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, [sex] gender, sexual orientation,

disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, gender identity or expression, AIDS or HIV status, or

any other legally protected category. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with State Law

including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and with Federal law, including Title VI and Title VII of

the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with

Disabilities Act of 1990.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Pennsylvania Department

of Education’s nondiscrimination policies:

For Inquiries Concerning Nondiscrimination in Employment:

Pennsylvania Department of Education

Equal Employment Opportunity Representative

Bureau of Human Resources

Voice Telephone: (717) 783-5446

For Inquiries Concerning Nondiscrimination in All Other Pennsylvania Department of Education

Programs and Activities:

Pennsylvania Department of Education

School Services Unit Director

Forum Building, 607 South Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17120

Voice Telephone: (717) 783-3750, Fax: (717) 783-6802

If you have any questions about this publication or for additional copies, contact:

Pennsylvania Department of Education

Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education

Forum Building, 607 South Drive, 3E, Harrisburg, PA 17120

Voice: (717) 783-6540

www.education.pa.gov

All Media Requests/Inquiries: Contact the Office of Press & Communications at (717) 783-9802.

Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1

General Information ................................................................................................................... 1

Program Purpose ................................................................................................................... 1

Minimum Program Requirements ........................................................................................... 1

Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Program Planning Documents................ 2

Specific Requirements for Integrated Education and Training Activities .............................. 3

Special State-Imposed Grant Conditions ............................................................................ 3

Eligible Applicants .................................................................................................................. 3

Establishing Demonstrated Effectiveness ........................................................................... 4

Eligible Program Participants.................................................................................................. 5

Funding Priorities ................................................................................................................... 6

Federal WIOA Title II Requirements ....................................................................................... 6

Grant Terms and Conditions................................................................................................... 6

Multi-Year Contracts ........................................................................................................... 6

Program Funding Requests ................................................................................................ 7

Grant Application Components ............................................................................................... 7

Narrative ............................................................................................................................. 8

Agency Information ............................................................................................................. 8

Budget ................................................................................................................................ 8

Application Review ................................................................................................................. 9

Grant Award Selection and Notification Process..................................................................... 9

Appeal Process .....................................................................................................................10

Grant Requirements..................................................................................................................10

Grant Timeline ..........................................................................................................................11

Award Winners..........................................................................................................................12

Grant Agreement ...................................................................................................................12

Funding Accountability and Transparency .............................................................................13

Agency-Specific Sec. 243 IELCE Program Targets ...............................................................13

General Program and Fiscal Requirements ...........................................................................14

Appendix ...................................................................................................................................14

Scoring Summary ..................................................................................................................14

Adult Education and Family Literacy Guidelines Appendix B Section 243 Integrated English

Literacy and Civics Education Program .................................................................................15

AB1 Requirements for Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Programs ..............15

AB1.1 Program Requirements ...........................................................................................15

AB2 Civics Content ...........................................................................................................19

AB3 Setting and Documenting Outcome Measures for Civics Education Programs ..........19

AB3.1 Definitions ..........................................................................................................19

AB3.2 Goal Setting Criteria...........................................................................................20

AB3.3 Reporting ...........................................................................................................20

AB3.4 State Required Documentation ..........................................................................20

Introduction

Section 243 of the Federal Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, Title II, Workforce

Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides funds to be awarded through the Pennsylvania

Department of Education (PDE), Bureau of Postsecondary and Higher Education, Division of

Adult Education (division) to provide Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education

programing. The total federal funding available for awards to provide Section 243 Integrated

English Literacy and Civics Education programing under this Request for Grant Applications

(RGA) is approximately $2.25 million. This amount is based on the estimated federal grant

award for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and is subject to change.

General Information

Program Purpose

As stated in WIOA, funds allocated under section 243 are to be used for grants for integrated

English literacy and civics education in combination with integrated education and training

activities. Each program that receives funding under this application shall be designed to

prepare adults who are English language learners for, and place such adults in, unsubsidized

employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency and

integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions.

As defined in 34 CFR 463.33, the integrated English literacy and civics education services

provided under this funding opportunity are “education services provided to English language

learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees or credentials in their native

countries, that enable such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire

the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and

citizens in the United States. Integrated English literacy and civics education services must

include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and

responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.”

Minimum Program Requirements

Full details regarding all minimum requirements established by PDE for Section 243 Integrated

English Literacy and Civics Education Program programs are available in the Draft PY 2026-27

Adult Education and Family Literacy Guidelines.

Successful applicants for Section 243 Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Program

grant funds will demonstrate the capacity to provide activities required under section 243.

Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education programs funded under section 243 must have

the following requirements established by PDE:

1. Year-round, leveled, managed enrollment integrated English literacy and civics

education classroom activities and support services, including during the summer. In the

context of the section 243 Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Program,

“leveled classes” means that classes include students in no more than two NRS levels

April 2026

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