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Find similar grantsTalent Search Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (administered by the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration). The Talent Search Program identifies qualified individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds with potential for postsecondary education and encourages them to complete secondary school and pursue higher education.
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Opportunity Listing - Talent Search Program Agency: Office of Postsecondary Education Assistance Listings: 84. 044 -- TRIO Talent Search Last Updated: June 30, 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.
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Private institutions of higher education Public and state institutions of higher education Independent school districts Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Other Native American tribal organizations Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) See Announcement Notification and Instructions for specific eligibility information. Grantor contact information ReShone Moore, Ben Witthoefft reshone. moore@ed.
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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.
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