Archived Information

Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs: FY2006

Adult and Community Learning Services

Executive Summary

October 15, 2004

This grant book contains materials for three federal and/or state competitive grant programs.

All grant opportunities meet the requirements and intent of the authorizing federal legislation. These grant opportunities are designed to support the goals of:

• providing free access for undereducated and limited English proficient adults to effective Adult Basic Education service in the Commonwealth's (Sixteen) Service Delivery Areas;

• assisting undereducated and limited English proficient adults to become literate in reading, writing, and numeracy; communicate effectively in English; and obtain the level of skills expected of a high school graduate;

• providing high quality services that are effective in assisting adults to think critically and achieve their goals as family members, workers, community members, and life-long learners; and

• assisting adults to succeed in post-secondary education.

It is recommended that applicants review the following information before completing the Request for Proposals. Links may be found in all Request for Proposals at Additional Information.

• ABE Curriculum Frameworks

• ABE Professional Standards

• Assessment Policy and Procedures Manual

• Class Size Chart

• Countable Outcomes Manual

• Glossary

• Guidelines for Effective Adult Basic Education

• Indicators of Program Quality

• System for Managing Accountability and Results Through Technology (SMARTT Program Planning)

You may access this Request for Proposals on the Department web site.
http://finance1.doe.mass.edu/grants/