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Apply for Talent Search Program

Talent Search Program is a Office of Postsecondary Education grant providing between $250,000 and $10,000,000. Applications are due 2026-07-09 (closing in 3 days).

How to apply for Talent Search Program

  1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Talent Search Program from Office of Postsecondary Education , checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Office of Postsecondary Education before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Talent Search Program?
Talent Search Program is offered by Office of Postsecondary Education and is generally open to university, municipality, tribal government, school district, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Talent Search Program provide?
Talent Search Program provides between $250K and $10M per award from Office of Postsecondary Education . Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Talent Search Program deadline?
Applications for Talent Search Program are due 2026-07-09 (closing in 3 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Office of Postsecondary Education , and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Talent Search Program?
To apply for Talent Search Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Office of Postsecondary Education .

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