Federal Grant Award Summary

The Texas Workforce Commission received a Formula Grant award of $229.66 million from the Department of Education's Employment and Training Administration under the Adult Education - Basic Grants to States program (CFDA 84.002), effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award funds comprehensive adult education and literacy services designed to serve Texas residents aged 16 and older who lack basic educational skills, have not completed secondary education, or are unable to speak, read, or write English proficiently.

Under this grant, the Texas Workforce Commission will deliver a range of adult education and literacy services, including workplace literacy programs, family literacy services, English language acquisition, and integrated English literacy-civics education initiatives. The funding supports local programs implemented through direct and equitable access to a network of eligible providers, including local educational agencies, community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, libraries, and volunteer literacy organizations. Grant recipients must obligate funds within 27 months of availability and maintain detailed records for three years in compliance with federal audit and administrative requirements under 2 CFR 200.