Adult education and family literacy act state grant

The Department of Education Office of Career Technical and Adult Education has awarded a $15,995,093 Formula Grant under the Adult Education - Basic Grants to States program (CFDA 84.002) to the Arizona Department of Education. This grant will fund local programs of adult education and literacy services, including workplace literacy, family literacy, and English literacy and integrated English literacy-civics education programs.

As part of this grant, the Arizona Department of Education is providing a sub-award to Mohave County Community College District to enhance academic services in Mohave County. Mohave County Community College District will use the funding to expand sections of Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education, and implement Integrated English Literacy and Civics and Workforce Preparation programs. These programs will be offered across the college's four campuses to serve disconnected youth, long-term unemployed, underemployed, migrant workers, Native Americans, refugees, rural residents, homeless individuals, disabled persons, and dislocated workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.