Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 122215 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 122215 001
- The ED in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Talent Search Program CFDA Number 84.044A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.044.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 22, 2015 and posted on Dec 22, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 05, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $230,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 451 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native 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, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Talent Search Program (CFDA 84.044A) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to help more people from disadvantaged backgrounds prepare for, enter, and complete education beyond high school. At its core, the program is meant to identify individuals who show promise for postsecondary education but may face barriers tied to economic disadvantage, first-generation status, or other challenges that can limit access to guidance and resources. Talent Search projects are expected to encourage participants to finish secondary school, build a realistic plan for college or other postsecondary training, and take concrete steps toward enrollment and completion.
A major part of the program focuses on making postsecondary options and financial aid more understandable and attainable. Projects are expected to publicize student financial assistance opportunities and actively help people navigate the application process, which typically includes support related to applying for aid and understanding the steps needed to qualify for and use financial resources for education. The program also reaches people who have stepped away from school, emphasizing reentry and completion for those who did not finish secondary education or who left postsecondary education before earning a credential. In other words, Talent Search is not only about traditional high school-to-college pathways; it also supports individuals who need a second chance or a structured path back into education.
The eligible applicant pool is broad and includes many types of organizations and public entities that are positioned to deliver education access services. Eligible applicants listed for this opportunity include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments); and nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education, where specified). The listing also notes that other applicants may be eligible depending on details provided in the official notice under the additional eligibility clarification section, so applicants are expected to confirm fit by reading the Federal Register notice.
Operationally, applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email. Applicants are required to use the Grants.gov "Apply" process: download the full application package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission through the portal. The guidance is specific about how to locate the package: applicants should search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they should search for "84.044" rather than "84.044A" to find the correct materials.
Key opportunity details provided in the synopsis include the funding opportunity number (ED GRANTS 122215 001), the posting and creation date (December 22, 2015), and an application closing date of February 5, 2016. The award ceiling is listed as $230,000, and the expected number of awards is 451, indicating the program is structured to support a large number of projects nationally. Because the description provided is explicitly a synopsis, applicants are directed to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for the full requirements, including exact eligibility rules, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts. The notice also points readers to the Government Publishing Office site for free access to the official Federal Register and related regulations, reinforcing that the Federal Register version controls if there is any discrepancy with summaries or secondary postings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): OPE Talent Search Program (CFDA 84.044A)
What is the Talent Search Program (CFDA 84.044A)?
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Talent Search Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to help more people from disadvantaged backgrounds prepare for, enter, and complete education beyond high school.
What is the main purpose of a Talent Search project?
Talent Search projects are expected to identify individuals who show promise for postsecondary education but face barriers (such as economic disadvantage or first-generation status), and then provide support that helps them complete secondary school, develop a realistic plan for college or other postsecondary training, and take concrete steps toward enrollment and completion.
Who is the program meant to serve?
The program focuses on individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, including people who may face barriers tied to economic disadvantage, first-generation status, or other challenges that limit access to guidance and resources for postsecondary education.
Does Talent Search only support the traditional high school-to-college pathway?
No. The program also emphasizes reentry and completion for individuals who did not finish secondary education or who left postsecondary education before earning a credential. Talent Search is meant to support both traditional and "second-chance" pathways back into education.
What kinds of activities are Talent Search projects expected to provide related to financial aid?
A major part of the program is making postsecondary options and financial aid more understandable and attainable. Projects are expected to publicize student financial assistance opportunities and actively help participants navigate the application process, including support related to applying for aid and understanding steps needed to qualify for and use financial resources for education.
What outcomes are Talent Search projects expected to encourage?
Based on the synopsis, projects are expected to encourage participants to finish secondary school, create a realistic plan for postsecondary education or training, and take concrete steps toward enrollment and completion of postsecondary education.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
The eligible applicant pool described in the synopsis includes:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education where specified)
Could other types of applicants be eligible even if they are not listed?
Possibly. The synopsis notes that other applicants may be eligible depending on details in the official notice under the additional eligibility clarification section. Applicants are expected to confirm eligibility by reviewing the Federal Register notice.
Where do applicants need to look for the full and controlling requirements?
Applicants are directed to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for complete requirements, including exact eligibility rules, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts. The synopsis also emphasizes that the Federal Register version controls if there is any discrepancy with summaries or secondary postings.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Submissions by email are not accepted per the synopsis.
What is the Grants.gov submission process described in the synopsis?
Applicants are required to use the Grants.gov "Apply" process: download the full application package, complete it offline, and then upload it for submission through the Grants.gov portal.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
The synopsis instructs applicants to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. That means searching for "84.044" (not "84.044A") to locate the correct application materials.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number listed in the synopsis is ED GRANTS 122215 001.
When was this opportunity posted, and what is the application deadline?
The posting/creation date in the synopsis is December 22, 2015. The application closing date listed is February 5, 2016.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the synopsis is $230,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The synopsis lists an expected number of awards of 451, suggesting the program is structured to support a large number of projects nationally.
Where can applicants access the Federal Register notice for free?
The synopsis points readers to the Government Publishing Office (GPO) site for free access to the official Federal Register and related regulations.
If there is a conflict between a summary and the Federal Register notice, which one should be followed?
The synopsis states that the Federal Register version controls if there is any discrepancy between it and a synopsis or secondary posting.
What types of details are not fully covered in the synopsis and must be confirmed in the official notice?
The synopsis indicates that applicants should use the Federal Register notice for the full set of requirements and details, including exact eligibility rules, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts.
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