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Talent Search Program

Office of Postsecondary Education

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Closing in 3 daysLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

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.

Grant Summary

Talent Search Program is a Office of Postsecondary Education grant providing $250K to $10M for municipality. Applications are due 2026-07-09 (closing in 3 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

employmentworkforce development

Eligibility

municipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

$250K$10M

Deadline

2026-07-09

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Talent Search Program from Office of Postsecondary Education, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft 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. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Office of Postsecondary Education before the deadline.
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Talent Search Program: 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 municipality. 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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