Narrative: d. 2.

Included in the AEFLA Request for Proposals will be the requirement for applicants to explain how they will assist immigrants and other English language learners meet the integration of education, English literacy, civics education and training activities as described in Section 243 of title II. In adherence to the Thirteen Considerations on eligibility, the grant review process will take into consideration whether or not the applicant is located in an area that has a demonstrated need for additional English language acquisition programs and civics education programs.

Additional Information The establishment of English Literacy and Civics Education programs under Section 243 of WIOA will follow the same announcement of competition, state procurement procedures, application process and timeline as for the AEFLA grant. This will help ensure that all prospective eligible applicants have access to the same RFP information. How the applicant plans to meet the expectation of Section 243, which integrates English literacy, including English language services, and instruction in the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic partnership with integrated education and training activities will be detailed in the proposal narrative. Applicants must clearly explain their plan to provide contextualized and concurrent literacy, civics education and workforce training coursework that has been designed to prepare ELLs for and place them in, unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to self-sufficiency and integrate with the local workforce board development system.