Adult Basic Education and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Continuation
Overview
Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) programs teach workforce and academic foundational skills — reading, writing, math, digital literacy, critical thinking, employability and English language — so adults can move through college and into living-wage jobs. The programs are designed for adults with academic skills below the high school completion level or who need to improve their English language skills.
The goal is to advance students quickly and purposefully toward diplomas, certificates, and degrees. Strategies move the goal line from high school completion to graduating from college and starting careers.
Washington state providers with preliminarily approved 2022-27 Adult Basic Education and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) grants are eligible to apply for this one-year of grant funding.
Contact
Troy Goracke
BEdA Basic Program and Policy Questions
tgoracke@sbctc.edu
360-704-4361
Nicole Hopkins
IELCE Program & Policy Questions
nhopkins@sbctc.edu
360-704-4368
2025-26
Important dates
Dates are subject to change.
| Milestones | Key Dates |
|---|---|
| Grant Application opens in OGMS | January 30, 2025 |
| Applications due in OGMS | March 6, 2025 |
| Final grant approval in OGMS | June 2025 |
| Grants Begin | July 1, 2025 |
| Final budget revision deadline | June 15, 2026 |
| Grants End | June 30, 2026 |
| Billing deadline for all expenses incurred through June 30, 2026 | July 15, 2026 |
| Final Reports due | Sept. 10, 2025 |
Grant Guidelines
The following documents provide detailed information about how grant funds can be used, who can apply, the application process and deadlines.
2024-25
Important dates
Dates are subject to change.
| Milestones | Key Dates |
|---|---|
| Grant Application opens in OGMS | February 1, 2024 |
| Applications due in OGMS | March 7, 2024 |
| Final grant approval in OGMS | June 2024 |
| Grants Begin | July 1, 2024 |
| Final budget revision deadline | June 15, 2025 |
| Grants End | June 30, 2025 |
| Billing deadline for all expenses incurred through June 30, 2025 | July 15, 2025 |
| Final Reports due | Sept. 10, 2024 |
Grant Guidelines
The following documents provide detailed information about how grant funds can be used, who can apply, the application process and deadlines.
