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Talent Search Program deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is April 30, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

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Agency
Office of Postsecondary Education
Award range
$250,000 to $10,000,000
Total funding
$175,152,359
Funding instrument
Grant
CFDA / ALN
84.044
Cost share
No

Deadline Status

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
March 16, 2026
Expected awards
175

Deadline summary

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 proj...

Date note

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.

Key dates

Posted
March 16, 2026
Deadline
April 30, 2026

Before you apply

Confirm the official submission path and any portal requirements.
Review date notes carefully because this opportunity includes deadline-specific guidance.
Validate fit against the listed eligibility groups before investing drafting time.
This program expects about 175 awards, which can help frame competitiveness.

Eligibility snapshot

State governmentsIndependent school districtsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (federally recognized)Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

See Announcement Notification and Instructions for specific eligibility information.

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