Program Office: Adult Education and Literacy

CFDA Number: 84.002
Program Type: Formula Grants

This program provides grants to states to fund local programs of adult education and literacy services, including workplace literacy services, family literacy services, and English literacy and civics education programs. Participation in these programs is limited to adults and out-of-school youths age 16 and older.

More than 3,200 programs deliver instruction through public schools, community colleges, libraries, and community-based organizations, and other providers. The programs provide instruction in reading, numeracy, GED preparation, and English literacy. More than 2.4 million adults participated in programs in program year 2005–06.