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Talent Search Program (84. 044) | U.S. Department of Education Talent Search Program (84. 044) Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Antoinette.
Edwards@ed.
gov Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) Estimated Total Grant Funding 05/01/2026 - 11:59 PM EDT Applicant Info and Eligibility FY 2026 Talent Search Program Competition On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the availability of more than $175 million in funding to support the Talent Search Program, which identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education to complete secondary school and pursue high-quality postsecondary education and training opportunities.
The closing date for receipt of applications is May 1, 2026. Administered by the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration on behalf of the Department of Education (ED), the Talent Search Program is fully aligned with America’s Talent Strategy and the reindustrialization agenda of the Trump Administration.
As described in the March 16, 2026 Dear Colleague letter , ED and DOL developed this partnership through an interagency agreement to better employment and earnings outcomes for postsecondary students. View the "Applicant Info and Eligibility" tab for more information and resources regarding the competition.
Prior Experience Objectives and Calculations for Talent Search Projects Operating in Project Years: 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 2025 Federal TRIO Programs Current-Year Low-Income Levels Letter to TRIO and GEAR UP programs' project directors about an ED and HHS collaborative for disconnected youth The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education.
The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assist participant with the postsecondary application process.
Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete postsecondary education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.
Projects provide tutorial services, career exploration, aptitude assessments, counseling, mentoring programs, workshops, information on postsecondary institutions; education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; guidance on and assistance in secondary school reentry, alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts, entry into general educational development programs or postsecondary education; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system or other disconnected students.
Services provided by the program include: Academic, financial, career, or personal counseling including advice on entry or re-entry to secondary or postsecondary programs Career exploration and aptitude assessment Information on postsecondary education Exposure to college campuses Information on student financial assistance Assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams Special activities for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders Workshops for the families of participants ED hosted 10 pre-application technical assistance webinars with live Question-and-Answer sessions from April 1-8, 2026 (2 sessions a day).
The webinars were for prospective grant applicants who wish to learn more about the program, its submission requirements, key priorities, and other important competition highlights. ED hosted an additional webinar on Tuesday, April 21 that focused on how the Absolute Priority encourages grantees to expand services to learners to explore a variety of postsecondary opportunities, including Registered Apprenticeship.
The materials from the above webinars are included below: FY 2026 Talent Search Program Competition General Questions and Answers FY 2026 Talent Search Program Pre-Application Webinar FY 2026 Talent Search Program Pre-Application Presentation Highlighting Competition Priorities Institutions of higher education (IHEs), public and private agencies and organizations including community-based organizations with experience in serving disadvantaged youth, combinations of such institutions, agencies and organizations, and as appropriate to the purposes of the program, secondary schools.
Students must be between the ages of 11 and 27 and have completed the fifth grade. In any given project, two-thirds of the participants must be students who are low-income and potential first-generation college students. The information below highlights award history information at both the program and project levels.
The program-level information shows historical funding allocation, number of awards, number of participants, average award, average number of participants and average cost per participant for fiscal years 2011 through 2024. FY 2011-2024 Student Support Services Program Funding History: PDF (90K) The project-level information provides funding allocation and number of participants by project for fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
FY 2025: Projects funded for 2025-26: PDF (93K) FY 2024: Projects funded for 2024-25: PDF (230K) FY 2023: Projects funded for 2023-24: MS Excel (36K) FY 2022: Projects funded for 2022-23: MS Excel (35K) FY 2021: Projects funded for 2021-22: MS Excel (12K) The U.S. Department of Education's annual Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) report for the Talent Search (TS) program contains outcome data for two measures -- postsecondary enrollment and completion of financial aid application -- and one measure of program efficiency.
To obtain the narrative report and/or data tables, click on the link(s) below. Grantee-Level Performance Results: 2022-23 Grantee-Level Performance Results: 2023-24 Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, Subpart 2, Chapter 1, Sections 402A and 402B 20 U.S.C. Sec.
1070a-12 MS Word (217K) | PDF (188K) Official Final Regulations Amending TRIO Regulations , as published in the Federal Register on October 26, 2010. These final regulations amend the Talent Search Program regulations.
[ PDF ] Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 643 Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) , 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99 Uniform Guidance Information for ED Grantees: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards : The Department has worked closely with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to streamline some federal circulars into a single guidance document, and make conforming changes to Department regulations.
The old rules do not change — they are simply repackaged and enhanced to reduce burden on grantees. The new combined document is known as the "Uniform Guidance" and is codified at 2 CFR 200 . The new guidance will take effect for recipients of Federal funds for awards made on or after December 26, 2014.
The new regulations do not impact any Department of Education awards received prior to this date.
Current Low-Income Levels Prior-Year Low-Income Levels Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Applicant and Grantee Resources Fast Facts Report for the Talent Search Program PDF (317K) A Profile of the Federal TRIO Programs and Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program: 2008 PDF A Report on the Talent Search Program: 2007-08, With Select Comparative Data, 2002-07 PDF An Interim Report on the Talent Search Program: 2002-03 and 2003-04, With Select Data From 2000-02 PDF A Profile of Talent Search: 1999-00 PDF (292K) A Profile of Talent Search: 1998-99 PDF (485K) Ginger Allen, Program Specialist, (202) 987-1973, Ginger.
Allen@ed. gov Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Ohio, South Dakota, Virginia, Wyoming Antoinette Clark Edwards, Program Specialist, (202) 453-7121, Antoinette. Edwards@ed.
gov Caroline Chung, Program Specialist, (202) 987-1434, Caroline. Chung@ed. gov Alaska, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Micronesia, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Utah David Howe, Program Specialist, (202) 453-7687, David.
Howe@ed. gov Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Kentucky, Minnesota, Palau, Tennessee, Wisconsin Reginald Jackson, Program Specialist, (202) 987-1908, Reginald. Jackson@ed.
gov Connecticut, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina Nicole Josemans, Program Specialist , (202) 453-7111, Nicole. Josemans@ed. gov Indiana, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Washington Marques Thomas, Program Specialist, (202) 453-5775, Marques.
Thomas@ed. gov District of Columbia, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Dakota, South Carolina, Vermont, West Virginia Ben Witthoefft, Program Specialist, (202) 453-7576, Ben. Witthoefft@ed.
gov Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of the Talent Search Program? Who is eligible for a grant? What kinds of activities can be supported with grant funds?
How often are Talent Search competitions generally held? What is the duration of the average grant? What is the average annual grant amount?
Is there a cost matching requirement? If so, are in-kind contributions acceptable as part of the grantee's match? What are the reporting requirements for grantees?
What kind of records and data should be maintained or collected in order to complete required reports? What are the requirements for auditing and/or evaluation of funded projects? Are there program-wide performance measures?
1. What is the purpose of the Talent Search Program?
The Talent Search program provides grants for projects designed to: Identify qualified youths with potential for education at the postsecondary level and encourage them to complete secondary school and undertake a program of postsecondary education; 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 education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete these programs.
2. Who is eligible for a grant? Institutions of higher education, public or private agencies or organizations, including community-based organizations with experience in serving disadvantaged youth, secondary schools, or a combination of the institutions, agencies, and organizations mentioned above are eligible to apply for a Talent Search grant.
3. What kinds of activities can be supported with grant funds?
A Talent Search project must provide the following services: Connections for participants to high quality academic tutoring services to enable the participants to complete secondary or postsecondary courses; Advice and assistance in secondary school course selection and, if applicable, initial postsecondary course selection; Assistance in preparing for college entrance examinations and completing college admission applications; Information on the full range of Federal student financial aid programs and benefits (including Federal Pell Grant awards and loan forgiveness) and on resources for locating public and private scholarships, and assistance in completing financial aid applications, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); Guidance on and assistance in secondary school reentry, alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts that lead to the receipt of a regular secondary school diploma, entry into general educational development (GED) programs, or entry into postsecondary education; and Connections for participants to education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of the participants or the participants' parents, including financial planning for postsecondary education.
In addition, a Talent Search project may also provide services, such as: Academic tutoring, which may include instruction in reading, writing, study skills, mathematics, science, and other subjects; Personal and career counseling or activities; Information and activities designed to acquaint youth with the range of career options available to the youth; Exposure to the campuses of institutions of higher education, as well as to cultural events, academic programs, and other sites or activities not usually available to disadvantaged youth; Workshops and counseling for families of participants served; Mentoring programs involving elementary or secondary school teachers or counselors, faculty members at institutions of higher education, students, or any combination of these persons; Programs and activities as described in this section that are specially designed for participants who are limited English proficient, from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, individuals with disabilities, homeless children and youths, foster care youth, or other disconnected participants.
4. How often are Talent Search competitions generally held? A Talent Search program competition is held every four years.
5. What is the duration of the average grant? All Talent Search grants are funded for five-year grant award cycles.
6. What is the average annual grant amount? All new Talent Search projects funded in 2011 received a maximum of $230,000 per year to serve a minimum of 500 participants, with a cost per participant not to exceed $460.
7. Is there a cost matching requirement? If so, are in-kind contributions acceptable as part of the grantee's match?
The Talent Search Program does not require cost sharing or matching. 8. What are the reporting requirements for grantees?
What kind of records and data should be maintained or collected in order to complete required reports? All Talent Search grantees are required to submit an annual performance report (APR) documenting progress toward meeting their approved project objectives.
For each participant, a grantee must maintain a record of— The basis for the grantee's determination that the participant is eligible to participate in the project; The grantee's needs assessment for the participant; The services that are provided to the participant; The specific educational progress made by the participant as a result of the services; and To the extent practicable, any services the TS participant receives during the project year from another Federal TRIO program or another federally funded program that serves populations similar to those served under the TS program.
9. What are the requirements for auditing and/or evaluation of funded projects? Any non-federal entity that expends a total of $500,000 or more in federal funds must have an annual audit that is conducted under the requirements of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133 .
In addition, a grantee is required to implement the evaluation plan stated in its funded application. 10. Are there program-wide performance measures?
The success of each Talent Search project is based on whether it provided services to at least the required number of participants each year, and whether it met its annual objectives of having a certain percentage of project participants continue in secondary school, graduate from secondary school with a regular diploma, participate in a rigorous program of study during secondary school, enroll in postsecondary education, and complete postsecondary education.
FY 2026 Talent Search Program Competition On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the availability of more than $175 million in funding to support the Talent Search Program, which identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education to complete secondary school and pursue high-quality postsecondary education and training opportunities.
The closing date for receipt of applications is May 1, 2026. Administered by the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration on behalf of the Department of Education (ED), the Talent Search Program is fully aligned with America’s Talent Strategy and the reindustrialization agenda of the Trump Administration.
As described in the March 16, 2026 Dear Colleague letter , ED and DOL developed this partnership through an interagency agreement to better employment and earnings outcomes for postsecondary students. View the "Applicant Info and Eligibility" tab for more information and resources regarding the competition.
Prior Experience Objectives and Calculations for Talent Search Projects Operating in Project Years: 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 2025 Federal TRIO Programs Current-Year Low-Income Levels Letter to TRIO and GEAR UP programs' project directors about an ED and HHS collaborative for disconnected youth The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education.
The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assist participant with the postsecondary application process.
Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete postsecondary education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.
Projects provide tutorial services, career exploration, aptitude assessments, counseling, mentoring programs, workshops, information on postsecondary institutions; education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; guidance on and assistance in secondary school reentry, alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts, entry into general educational development programs or postsecondary education; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system or other disconnected students.
Services provided by the program include: Academic, financial, career, or personal counseling including advice on entry or re-entry to secondary or postsecondary programs Career exploration and aptitude assessment Information on postsecondary education Exposure to college campuses Information on student financial assistance Assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams Special activities for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders Workshops for the families of participants Applicant Info and Eligibility ED hosted 10 pre-application technical assistance webinars with live Question-and-Answer sessions from April 1-8, 2026 (2 sessions a day).
The webinars were for prospective grant applicants who wish to learn more about the program, its submission requirements, key priorities, and other important competition highlights. ED hosted an additional webinar on Tuesday, April 21 that focused on how the Absolute Priority encourages grantees to expand services to learners to explore a variety of postsecondary opportunities, including Registered Apprenticeship.
The materials from the above webinars are included below: FY 2026 Talent Search Program Competition General Questions and Answers FY 2026 Talent Search Program Pre-Application Webinar FY 2026 Talent Search Program Pre-Application Presentation Highlighting Competition Priorities Institutions of higher education (IHEs), public and private agencies and organizations including community-based organizations with experience in serving disadvantaged youth, combinations of such institutions, agencies and organizations, and as appropriate to the purposes of the program, secondary schools.
Students must be between the ages of 11 and 27 and have completed the fifth grade. In any given project, two-thirds of the participants must be students who are low-income and potential first-generation college students. The information below highlights award history information at both the program and project levels.
The program-level information shows historical funding allocation, number of awards, number of participants, average award, average number of participants and average cost per participant for fiscal years 2011 through 2024. FY 2011-2024 Student Support Services Program Funding History: PDF (90K) The project-level information provides funding allocation and number of participants by project for fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
FY 2025: Projects funded for 2025-26: PDF (93K) FY 2024: Projects funded for 2024-25: PDF (230K) FY 2023: Projects funded for 2023-24: MS Excel (36K) FY 2022: Projects funded for 2022-23: MS Excel (35K) FY 2021: Projects funded for 2021-22: MS Excel (12K) The U.S. Department of Education's annual Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) report for the Talent Search (TS) program contains outcome data for two measures -- postsecondary enrollment and completion of financial aid application -- and one measure of program efficiency.
To obtain the narrative report and/or data tables, click on the link(s) below. Grantee-Level Performance Results: 2022-23 Grantee-Level Performance Results: 2023-24 Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, Subpart 2, Chapter 1, Sections 402A and 402B 20 U.S.C. Sec.
1070a-12 MS Word (217K) | PDF (188K) Official Final Regulations Amending TRIO Regulations , as published in the Federal Register on October 26, 2010. These final regulations amend the Talent Search Program regulations.
[ PDF ] Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 643 Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) , 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99 Uniform Guidance Information for ED Grantees: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards : The Department has worked closely with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to streamline some federal circulars into a single guidance document, and make conforming changes to Department regulations.
The old rules do not change — they are simply repackaged and enhanced to reduce burden on grantees. The new combined document is known as the "Uniform Guidance" and is codified at 2 CFR 200 . The new guidance will take effect for recipients of Federal funds for awards made on or after December 26, 2014.
The new regulations do not impact any Department of Education awards received prior to this date.
Current Low-Income Levels Prior-Year Low-Income Levels Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Applicant and Grantee Resources Fast Facts Report for the Talent Search Program PDF (317K) A Profile of the Federal TRIO Programs and Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program: 2008 PDF A Report on the Talent Search Program: 2007-08, With Select Comparative Data, 2002-07 PDF An Interim Report on the Talent Search Program: 2002-03 and 2003-04, With Select Data From 2000-02 PDF A Profile of Talent Search: 1999-00 PDF (292K) A Profile of Talent Search: 1998-99 PDF (485K) Ginger Allen, Program Specialist, (202) 987-1973, Ginger.
Allen@ed. gov Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Ohio, South Dakota, Virginia, Wyoming Antoinette Clark Edwards, Program Specialist, (202) 453-7121, Antoinette. Edwards@ed.
gov Caroline Chung, Program Specialist, (202) 987-1434, Caroline. Chung@ed. gov Alaska, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Micronesia, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Utah David Howe, Program Specialist, (202) 453-7687, David.
Howe@ed. gov Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Kentucky, Minnesota, Palau, Tennessee, Wisconsin Reginald Jackson, Program Specialist, (202) 987-1908, Reginald. Jackson@ed.
gov Connecticut, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina Nicole Josemans, Program Specialist , (202) 453-7111, Nicole. Josemans@ed. gov Indiana, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Washington Marques Thomas, Program Specialist, (202) 453-5775, Marques.
Thomas@ed. gov District of Columbia, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Dakota, South Carolina, Vermont, West Virginia Ben Witthoefft, Program Specialist, (202) 453-7576, Ben. Witthoefft@ed.
gov Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of the Talent Search Program? Who is eligible for a grant? What kinds of activities can be supported with grant funds?
How often are Talent Search competitions generally held? What is the duration of the average grant? What is the average annual grant amount?
Is there a cost matching requirement? If so, are in-kind contributions acceptable as part of the grantee's match? What are the reporting requirements for grantees?
What kind of records and data should be maintained or collected in order to complete required reports? What are the requirements for auditing and/or evaluation of funded projects? Are there program-wide performance measures?
1. What is the purpose of the Talent Search Program?
The Talent Search program provides grants for projects designed to: Identify qualified youths with potential for education at the postsecondary level and encourage them to complete secondary school and undertake a program of postsecondary education; 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 education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete these programs.
2. Who is eligible for a grant? Institutions of higher education, public or private agencies or organizations, including community-based organizations with experience in serving disadvantaged youth, secondary schools, or a combination of the institutions, agencies, and organizations mentioned above are eligible to apply for a Talent Search grant.
3. What kinds of activities can be supported with grant funds?
A Talent Search project must provide the following services: Connections for participants to high quality academic tutoring services to enable the participants to complete secondary or postsecondary courses; Advice and assistance in secondary school course selection and, if applicable, initial postsecondary course selection; Assistance in preparing for college entrance examinations and completing college admission applications; Information on the full range of Federal student financial aid programs and benefits (including Federal Pell Grant awards and loan forgiveness) and on resources for locating public and private scholarships, and assistance in completing financial aid applications, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); Guidance on and assistance in secondary school reentry, alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts that lead to the receipt of a regular secondary school diploma, entry into general educational development (GED) programs, or entry into postsecondary education; and Connections for participants to education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of the participants or the participants' parents, including financial planning for postsecondary education.
In addition, a Talent Search project may also provide services, such as: Academic tutoring, which may include instruction in reading, writing, study skills, mathematics, science, and other subjects; Personal and career counseling or activities; Information and activities designed to acquaint youth with the range of career options available to the youth; Exposure to the campuses of institutions of higher education, as well as to cultural events, academic programs, and other sites or activities not usually available to disadvantaged youth; Workshops and counseling for families of participants served; Mentoring programs involving elementary or secondary school teachers or counselors, faculty members at institutions of higher education, students, or any combination of these persons; Programs and activities as described in this section that are specially designed for participants who are limited English proficient, from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, individuals with disabilities, homeless children and youths, foster care youth, or other disconnected participants.
4. How often are Talent Search competitions generally held? A Talent Search program competition is held every four years.
5. What is the duration of the average grant? All Talent Search grants are funded for five-year grant award cycles.
6. What is the average annual grant amount? All new Talent Search projects funded in 2011 received a maximum of $230,000 per year to serve a minimum of 500 participants, with a cost per participant not to exceed $460.
7. Is there a cost matching requirement? If so, are in-kind contributions acceptable as part of the grantee's match?
The Talent Search Program does not require cost sharing or matching. 8. What are the reporting requirements for grantees?
What kind of records and data should be maintained or collected in order to complete required reports? All Talent Search grantees are required to submit an annual performance report (APR) documenting progress toward meeting their approved project objectives.
For each participant, a grantee must maintain a record of— The basis for the grantee's determination that the participant is eligible to participate in the project; The grantee's needs assessment for the participant; The services that are provided to the participant; The specific educational progress made by the participant as a result of the services; and To the extent practicable, any services the TS participant receives during the project year from another Federal TRIO program or another federally funded program that serves populations similar to those served under the TS program.
9. What are the requirements for auditing and/or evaluation of funded projects? Any non-federal entity that expends a total of $500,000 or more in federal funds must have an annual audit that is conducted under the requirements of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133 .
In addition, a grantee is required to implement the evaluation plan stated in its funded application. 10. Are there program-wide performance measures?
The success of each Talent Search project is based on whether it provided services to at least the required number of participants each year, and whether it met its annual objectives of having a certain percentage of project participants continue in secondary school, graduate from secondary school with a regular diploma, participate in a rigorous program of study during secondary school, enroll in postsecondary education, and complete postsecondary education.
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Page Last Reviewed: April 24, 2026
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), public and private agencies and organizations including community-based organizations with experience in serving disadvantaged youth; combinations of such institutions, agencies,… Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) 84.423A is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (Administered by U.S. Department of Labor). This program provides funding to increase the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices that prepare, develop, or enhance the skills of educators to improve student outcomes. These grants allow eligible entities to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated. Competitive preference points may be given to projects carried out by State educational agency grantees and projects designed to responsibly advance artificial intelligence and/or prioritize and expand Registered Apprenticeships.
Charter School Program Grants to State Entities 84.282A is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (administered by U.S. Department of Labor). This program awards grants on a competitive basis to State entities that, in turn, award subgrants to eligible applicants for the purpose of opening new charter schools and replicating and expanding high-quality charter schools.
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education & Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that bring recent advances in STEM knowledge into undergraduate education, adapt, improve, and incorporate evidence-based practices, and lay the groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education. Professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogical techniques is a potential topic of interest.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.