Funding

Funding for ABE services comes from diverse sources, including public grants, contracts, tuition and fees, and private contributions.

• Currently, support of Bristol Community College’s ABE, ESOL and Workplace Literacy services includes:
• MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education,
• The Bristol County Workforce Investment Board,
• the Taunton Literacy Council,
• The BCC Foundation,
• the Massachusetts Literacy Foundation
• Commonwealth Corporation (Division of Career Services)
• Trade Adjustment Act
• Workforce Investment Act (Title I)
  • Department of Labor
  • Extended Career Ladder Initiative
  • Workforce Competitive Grant Funds
  • Workforce Training Grant Funds