Illinois FY27 Adult Education and Literacy — APC 507

Competitive Illinois Community College Board funding for eligible providers to deliver adult education and literacy services in Area Planning Council 507 during FY27, with an FY28 renewal option.

FundingApplicant-specific funding amount is not stated on the current ICCB public opportunity summary; applicants should use the controlling NOFO and Euna/AmpliFund materials.

DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026. The current ICCB public opportunity summary does not state a closing time for APC 507.

Last verifiedAugust 30, 2026

Required next actionConfirm eligibility to deliver Adult Education and Literacy services within APC 507, review the current NOFO and FY27 AEFLA Budget FAQ, document demonstrated effectiveness, complete the grant narrative and scope of work in Euna/AmpliFund, prepare the required budget and supporting materials, and submit by September 15, 2026.

Broad Eligibility

Eligible providers able to deliver Adult Education and Literacy services within Illinois Area Planning Council 507 and satisfy the controlling ICCB NOFO, demonstrated-effectiveness and Euna/AmpliFund requirements.

Atlas Analysis

A legitimate currently open Illinois education and workforce opportunity with clear adult-literacy, postsecondary-transition and employment goals. Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100 because the geographic service area is limited and the current public summary does not state an applicant award ceiling. N9+ Direct Vendor Fit is effectively 0/100; the verified scope is adult education and literacy rather than healthcare or clinical technology.

The Illinois Community College Board is accepting applications for FY27 Adult Education and Literacy services in Area Planning Council (APC) 507. The opportunity is intended to ensure access to high-quality adult education services that improve educational functioning, support secondary-school-equivalency attainment, promote transition to postsecondary education and training, and prepare adults for employment and self-sufficiency.

The application period runs August 7 through September 15, 2026. The initial grant period is October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with one renewal option for FY2028. Applicants must complete the required Euna/AmpliFund narrative, scope of work and demonstrated-effectiveness components. The public ICCB summary does not state a reliable applicant award ceiling, so Atlas does not invent one and directs applicants to the controlling NOFO and Euna materials.

Source verificationReferenced source · www.iccb.orgAtlas last verified this record August 30, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗