The department also supports institutional linkages in higher education with partners worldwide through its College and University Affiliation program. Applications for this program are due November 13. Priority is given to family literacy programs that work to improve the skills of parents and children. Support is also given to programs that work with homeless people, refugees, adults with learning disabilities, and people learning English as a second language. Eligible applicants include individual institutions of higher education as well as combinations of such institutions.
Awards can extend five years.