The Illinois Community College Board is offering a competitive grant opportunity for adult education and literacy programs. The purpose of this grant is to assist adults in becoming literate and obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants include local educational agencies, community-based organizations, volunteer literacy organizations, institutions of higher education, and public or private nonprofit agencies. The grant will provide funding for adult education and literacy activities, including reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills in English, as well as mathematics skills and acquiring an understanding of the American system of government. • Eligible applicants must demonstrate fiscal, administrative, and programmatic capacity, as well as past effectiveness. • The grant will be awarded for a period of one year, with the possibility of renewal. • The grant will provide funding for adult education and literacy activities, including career pathways and workforce demand. • The grant will require reporting and evaluation to ensure that the program is meeting its goals and objectives.