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Talent Search Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (administered by the Department of Labor). This program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. It provides academic, career, and financial counseling to encourage high school graduation and postsecondary education completion.
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Opportunity Listing - Talent Search Program Agency: Office of Postsecondary Education Assistance Listings: 84. 044 -- TRIO Talent Search Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov 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.
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Public and state institutions of higher education Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education See Announcement Notification and Instructions for specific eligibility information. Grantor contact information ReShone Moore, Ben Witthoefft reshone. moore@ed.
gov; ben. witthoefft@ed. gov reshone.
moore@ed. gov; ben. witthoefft@ed.
gov reshone. moore@ed. gov; ben.
witthoefft@ed. gov File name Description Last updated ED-GRANT-26-022_FY_2026_Talent_Search_84. 044_Application_Notice_and_Instructions.
pdf ED-GRANT-26-022 FY 2026 Talent Search 84. 044 Application Notice and Instructions. pdf Mar 17, 2026 04:54 PM UTC 2026_Talent_Search_program_assurances.
pdf 2026 Talent Search program assurances. pdf Mar 17, 2026 04:54 PM UTC TS_2026_New_Program_Profile_Sheet_3-12-26. pdf TS 2026 New Program Profile Sheet 3-12-26.
pdf Mar 17, 2026 04:54 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Employment labor and training Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations, and in certain circumstances, secondary schools. Universities are eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows over $175 million available nationwide. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Talent Search Program is funded by U.S. Department of Education (administered by the Department of Labor). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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