Adult Education National Leadership Activities

CFDA 84.191 Active Project Grants (Contracts)
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$18.7M FY2025
$13.7M
FY16
$13.7M
FY17
$13.7M
FY18
$13.7M
FY19
$13.7M
FY20
$13.7M
FY21
$13.7M
FY22
$16.6M
FY23
$11.3M
FY24*
$18.7M
FY25*
* estimated

Program Objective

To support applied research, development, demonstration, dissemination, evaluation, and related activities that contribute to the improvement of adult education and literacy activities nationally.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Sponsored organization
  • Public nonprofits
  • Other public organizations
  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations
  • Private nonprofits
  • Other private organizations

Postsecondary education institutions, public or private agencies or organizations, or consortia of these institutions, agencies, or organizations are eligible.

Beneficiaries

  • 11
  • 22
  • 23
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

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.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

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.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

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.

Required 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.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Travis Combs
(202) 245-6091
Potomac Center Plaza 550 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2024-11-13. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-06-01 05:55:35.