Illinois Community College Board - FY2027 Expansion of English Language Services for Adult Education Providers - 684-00-3320
IL-State-Illinois Community College BoardState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- 27 days left
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Nyssa Westermeyer
- (217) 785-0213
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) invites grant proposals under this Uniform Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to expand English Language Acquisition services, ESL classes, and ELL activities for asylees, refugees, migrants, and immigrants. The grant period runs from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, with an estimated total program funding of $750,000 and individual award ranges around $50,000. Eligible applicants are current ICCB-funded Title II Adult Education and Literacy programs. The application submission deadline is November 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST via Euna / Amplifund. A bidders conference is scheduled for October 8, 2026.
Statement of Need (Weight: 20%), Services to be Provided (Weight: 40%), Overall Project Goals / Indicators of Performance (Weight: 35%), Uniform Budget (Weight: 5%)
SUMMARY
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) invites grant proposals under this Uniform Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to expand English Language Acquisition services, ESL classes, and ELL activities for asylees, refugees, migrants, and immigrants.
The grant period runs from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, with an estimated total program funding of $750,000 and individual award ranges around $50,000. Eligible applicants are current ICCB-funded Title II Adult Education and Literacy programs. The application submission deadline is November 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST via Euna / Amplifund. A bidders conference is scheduled for October 8, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Statement of Need (Weight: 20%)
- Services to be Provided (Weight: 40%)
- Overall Project Goals / Indicators of Performance (Weight: 35%)
- Uniform Budget (Weight: 5%)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Uniform Grant Application
- Application Narrative
- Uniform Budget
- Programmatic Risk Assessment
- Submit to
- https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/8aca695a-401d-4046-866f-5776c65b34b4
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois Community College Board
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/8aca695a-401d-4046-866f-5776c65b34b4. For questions, contact Nyssa Westermeyer.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Statement of Need (Weight: 20%), Services to be Provided (Weight: 40%), Overall Project Goals / Indicators of Performance (Weight: 35%), Uniform Budget (Weight: 5%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Uniform Grant Application, Application Narrative, Uniform Budget, Programmatic Risk Assessment. Review the full document from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.