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GrantColorado 2026-2028 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Competition
Atlas Opportunity Score90/100
Funding$11,653,664.26 total for 2026-2028: $9,166,979.84 general AEFLA funds after the corrections set-aside, plus $1,468,131.10 for IELCE; awards vary by approved scope and applicant. A 35% match is required.
DeadlineRequired Intent to Apply: October 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM MT. Narrative application due in GAINS: October 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM MT.
Required next actionEligible Colorado adult-education providers should submit the required Intent to Apply by October 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM MT, confirm demonstrated-effectiveness and 35% match requirements, select the appropriate AEFLA/Corrections/IELCE service model, obtain GAINS access, and submit the complete narrative application by October 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM MT.
Current statusActiveSource verification2026-09-19Tracked applicant typesCommunity-Based Organization, Educational Institution, Governmental Entity, Institution of Higher Education, Nonprofit Organization, Public Housing Authority, School or School District, Workforce Development Board
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