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 Master Program and Policy Questions
tgoracke@sbctc.edu
360-704-4361


Nicole Hopkins
IELCE Program & Policy Questions
nhopkins@sbctc.edu
360-704-4368


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.

2023-24

Important dates

Dates are subject to change.

Milestones Key Dates
Grant Application opens in OGMS May 9, 2023
Applications due in OGMS May 17, 2023
Final grant approval in OGMS June 30, 2023
Grants Begin July 1, 2023
Final budget revision deadline June 15, 2024
Grants End June 30, 2024
Billing deadline for all expenses incurred through June 30, 2024 July 15, 2024
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.