Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- 5. Distribution of Funds for Core Programs
Describe the methods and factors the State will use in distributing funds under the core programs in accordance with the provisions authorizing such distributions.
- 5. Distribution of Funds for Core Programs
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 5. B. ii. Describe how the eligible agency will ensure direct and equitable access to all eligible providers to apply and compete for funds and how the eligible agency will ensure that it is using the same grant or contract announcement and application procedure for all eligible providers.
Current Narrative:
To ensure that the same grant announcement is made available to all eligible providers, when RFPs are ready for release, Adult Education publishes an official press release containing information about the availability of funds and the application process, written as a legal notice in compliance with the WVDE Office of Communication’s approved policies and procedures. The RFPs are then posted on the WVDE website for download.
Submissions from eligible applicants are reviewed for completeness, adherence to grant guidelines, content development, and overall quality. A review committee scores each application and makes funding recommendations. Final funding decisions are made by Adult Education staff based on the review committee’s recommendations.