Talent Search Program

Closed

Office of Postsecondary Education

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.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Others

Contact

ReShone Moore, Ben Witthoefft <br/>reshone.moore@ed.gov; ben.witthoefft@ed.gov
reshone.moore@ed.gov; ben.witthoefft@ed.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedMar 17, 2026
  • ClosesJul 9, 2026
  • Award floor$250,000
  • Award ceiling$10,000,000
  • Program funding$175,152,359
  • Expected awards175
  • CFDA84.044

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