• Local education agencies

• A community-based organization of demonstrated effectiveness

• A volunteer literacy organization of demonstrated effectiveness

• An institution of higher education

• A public or private non-profit agency

• A library

• A public housing authority

• A consortium of agencies listed above

In order to receive funding to operate an Adult Basic Education program, each applicant must submit an application for funds (ABE99). The ABE 99 is available in January/February and is due in March/April of each year. Depending upon the year in which the original application is submitted, multi-year plans must be submitted.  (FY2000 - 3-year plan; FY 2001 - 2 year plan; FY 2002-05 - 1 year plans).   Applicants who are not funded during their initial year of application may re-submit an application the following year.  Each application is read by two reviewers, and the scores are averaged. Grant awards are provided depending upon the scores on the application, the application content, and the funds provided by the federal and state governments. There is no guarantee that every applicant will be funded or that every applicant will receive the funds requested. If the application is approved in the competitive rating process, then funding is allocated for that fiscal year.  Funding for the consecutive years of the multi-year plan is contingent upon performance and available funds.

Applicants must address the following components in the ABE 99:

• Measurable goals for participant outcomes

• Past effectiveness

• Commitment to serve individuals most in need

• Whether or not the program is of sufficient intensity and duration to achieve substantial learning gains

• Uses instructional practices that research has proven effective

• Whether the activities are built on strong foundations of research and effective practice

• Whether the activities employ technology

• Whether the activities provide learning in real life contexts

• Whether activities are staffed by well-trained instructors and administrators

• Whether activities coordinate with other available resources

• Whether activities offer flexible schedules and support services

• Whether activities maintain a high quality management system

• Whether communities have a demonstrated need for additional English literacy programs

Multiple applicants within the same county are encouraged to coordinate their services to avoid duplication of efforts. First time applicants should contact the County ABE Director to discuss coordinated projects.

Any questions regarding the ABE Program funding may be directed to: Mendy Marshall ABE Coordinator

West Virginia
Department of Education
Building 6, Room 230
1900 Kanawha Blvd. E.
Charleston, WV  26501
Phone: (304) 558-0280
Fax:  (304) 558-3946

ABE Hotline 
1-800-642-2670

Questions regarding this site may be directed to the
ABE Technology Coordinator

Any questions regarding the ABE Program in West Virginia
may be directed to:

Debbie Varner, Assistant Director
Office of Adult Education and Workforce Development
(304) 558-0280

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