Talent Search Program
Posted: Mar 17, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 05/01/2026
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding
$175,152,359
Award Ceiling
$10,000,000
Award Floor
$250,000
Expected Number of Awards
175
Description
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor), is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Talent Search Program (TS) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The purpose of the Talent Search Program is to identify qualified individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds with potential for education at the postsecondary level and encourage them to complete secondary school and undertake postsecondary education. Talent Search projects publicize the availability of, and facilitate the application for, student financial assistance for persons who seek to pursue postsecondary education, and encourage persons who have not completed programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete these programs.We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular Announcement Notification and Instructions.
Synopsis
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor), is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Talent Search Program (TS) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The purpose of the Talent Search Program is to identify qualified individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds with potential for education at the postsecondary level and encourage them to complete secondary school and undertake postsecondary education. Talent Search projects publicize the availability of, and facilitate the application for, student financial assistance for persons who seek to pursue postsecondary education, and encourage persons who have not completed programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete these programs.We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular Announcement Notification and Instructions.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
See Announcement Notification and Instructions for specific eligibility information.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 84.044 - TRIO Talent Search
Contact Information
Agency: Office of Postsecondary Education
Contact: Office of Postsecondary Education
Phone: 202-795-7407
ReShone Moore, Ben Witthoefft
reshone.moore@ed.gov; ben.witthoefft@ed.gov
reshone.moore@ed.gov; ben.witthoefft@ed.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Mar 17, 2026 12:52:29 PM EDT
Related Opportunities
Ask Questions
- Can you provide a brief, easy-to-understand summary of this grant opportunity?
- What types of projects or activities would be a good fit for this grant?
- What are the key eligibility requirements and who is most likely to qualify for this grant?
- What are the most important deadlines and timeline considerations for this grant?
- What are the typical costs and budget considerations for projects funded by this grant?
- What are common challenges or pitfalls to avoid when applying for this grant?
- How competitive is this grant and what can improve my chances of success?
- Ask any question...