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Grants for Administration of the Talent Search Program (Education and Apprenticeship Support)

The U.S. Department of Labor, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, is soliciting applications for the administration of the Talent Search Program (TS): - Discretionary grants will fund projects that identify and support disadvantaged individuals to complete secondary education and pursue postsecondary education or apprenticeships - Estimated total funding is approximately $175 million, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $10 million per year - Up to 175 awards are anticipated, each with a project period of 5 years - Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, public and private agencies, community-based organizations, secondary schools, and state educational agencies - Projects must serve at least 500 participants annually, with a per-participant cost not exceeding $500 - Required services include academic, financial, and career guidance, publicizing financial assistance, facilitating applications, and encouraging program completion - Notable requirements: - Collaboration with other federal TRIO projects, GEAR UP projects, and similar programs - Emphasis on expanding education choice, including apprenticeships and industry-recognized credentials - Ensuring accessibility and prohibiting use of the project for recruitment by higher education institutions - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for program administration and services rather than product procurement

Description

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor is soliciting applications to administer the Talent Search Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. The program aims to identify qualified individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds with potential for postsecondary education and encourage them to complete secondary school and pursue further education. Talent Search projects publicize and facilitate applications for student financial assistance and encourage completion of secondary and postsecondary programs. The program expects to award 175 discretionary grants with an estimated total funding of $175,152,359, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $10,000,000 per year.

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