TWC Grant Opportunity for Adult Education Programs in Panhandle and Deep East Texas

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Published April 6th, 2026

Detected April 7th, 2026

Summary

The Texas Workforce Commission announced a Request for Applications for Adult Education and Literacy grants in the Panhandle and Deep East workforce development areas. Eligible organizations may apply for funding to provide in-person and virtual literacy, workforce training, digital literacy, and college preparation services at no cost to adult learners.

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What changed

The Texas Workforce Commission published a grant announcement opening a Request for Applications for Adult Education and Literacy programs serving two specific workforce development areas. Eligible providers may include local educational agencies, community-based organizations, nonprofits, libraries, and higher education institutions located within the Panhandle and Deep East regions.

Organizations seeking funding must prepare submissions through the TWC Procurement Portal, with applications due by May 1, 2026. Services funded through these grants provide reading, writing, math, English language, and workforce training instruction at no cost to adult learners lacking functional literacy or a high school diploma.

What to do next

Review RFA requirements and eligibility criteria on the TWC Procurement Portal
Submit completed applications by the May 1, 2026 deadline
Ensure organization is located within Panhandle or Deep East Texas workforce development areas

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TWC Grants Available for Adult Education in Panhandle and Deep East Texas

Press Releases April 6, 2026 AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for grants to fund Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) programs in the Panhandle and Deep East workforce development areas. This request for applications (RFA) seeks to identify eligible community organizations capable of delivering essential in-person and virtual AEL services.

TWC works with eligible providers across the state to help Texans learn new skills. AEL providers teach reading, writing, math, and English in a variety of program models. Program model options may include access to workforce training, digital literacy, work readiness and college preparation coursework. AEL services are provided at no cost to adult learners who lack functional literacy or have not earned a high school diploma (or recognized equivalent).

Eligible applicants include local educational agencies, community-based organizations, non-profit institutions, libraries, and institutions of higher education located within the Panhandle and Deep East workforce development areas.

Interested organizations must submit their completed applications by May 1, 2026. The complete RFA packet, including requirements and submission documents, can be downloaded from the TWC Procurement Portal website. To prepare a submission, please log into the portal or create an account by clicking the "Log in/Register" button on the portal. Registration is free.

All questions regarding this RFA should be e-mailed to RFAGrants@twc.texas.gov.

For more information on AEL programs, visit the AEL webpage.

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Texas Workforce Commission is a state agency dedicated to helping Texas employers, workers, and communities prosper economically. For details on TWC and its services in coordination with its local workforce development boards network, call 800-628-5115 or visit https://twc.texas.gov/. Subscribe to email updates to receive notifications about TWC programs and services.