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Request for Applications

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title II


Due: Tuesday, October 06, 2026

The WIOA, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) grant provides supplemental funds over a 4 year grant cycle for adult education to (1) assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and economic self-sufficiency; (2) assist adults who are parents or family members to obtain education and skills; (3) assist adults in attaining a secondary school diploma and postsecondary education and training, including through career pathways; and (4) assist immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners.

Program Questions: Adult Education Office, email: adulteducation@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-322-2175

Downloading Questions: Adult Education Office, email: adulteducation@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-322-2175

Document Description
Request for Applications (DOCX)

The federal WIOA, Title II: AEFLA Request for Applications (RFA) for program years 2027–2031.

Supplemental: Glossary and Scoring Rubric (DOCX) A supplemental document to the RFA for program years 20272031.
Online Grant Application External link opens in new window or tab.

2027–2031 online application located on the California Adult Education Online Application and Reporting website. Login not required. Existing users must log out to access the RFA.

Frequently Asked Questions (DOCX)

Frequently Asked Questions for to the 2027–2031 WIOA, Title II: AEFLA RFA.

Recorded Webinar External link opens in new window or tab. Recorded Webinar: WIOA, Title II: AEFLA RFA 20272031.

Certifications and Assurances

Document Description

General Assurances & Certifications

Required as a condition of receiving funds. Applicants do not need to sign and return them with the application; the current version must be downloaded and kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. Applicants that participate in the Consolidated Application - ConApp - should have a copy on file and do not need another copy. Program-specific assurances are not included here and should be listed separately on the RFA.

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Last Reviewed: Friday, September 04, 2026
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