Adult Education National Leadership Activities
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
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
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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
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