Adult Education & Family Literacy

The Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education Adult Basic Education, Federal Programs division requests proposals for funding to implement Adult Education & Family Literacy programs. The purpose of this grant proposal is to fund programs that:

(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 the education and skills that

(A) are necessary to become full partners in the educational development of their children.

(B) lead to sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their family.

(3) Assist adults in attaining a secondary school diploma and in transitioning to postsecondary education and training, including through career pathways.

(4) Assist immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners in

(A) improving their

i. reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills in English.

ii. mathematics skills.

(B) acquiring an understanding of the American system of government, individual freedom, and the responsibilities of citizenship (AEFLA Section 202).

This application is only for applicants interested in receiving Adult Education and Family Literacy funding. Applicants interested in Integrated English Literacy & Civics Education or Correctional/Institutional Education funding are not required to apply for Adult Education and Family Literacy funding.

All grant-related questions and correspondence must be directed to the Oklahoma AEFL email: letha.bauter@careertech.ok.gov. Answers to questions will be posted to the Q&A document.