Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 110310 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 110310 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Talent Search (TS) 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 TRIOTalent Search.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 16, 2010 and posted on Nov 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 28, 2010 Applications Available November 3, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications December 28, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $142,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 464 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants Institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations including community based organizations with experience in serving disadvantaged youth, combinations of such institutions, agencies and organizations, and secondary schools, for planning, developing, or carrying out one or more of the services identified under this program. An applicant may submit more than one application for a TS grant so long as each application describes a project that serves a different target area or target schools (34 CFR 643.10(a)). The term target area is defined as a geographic area served by a TS project, and the term target school is a school designated by the applicant as a focus of project services (34 CFR 643.7(b)).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Talent Search (TS) Program, CFDA 84.044A, is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education under the TRIO programs. The core purpose of Talent Search is to identify individuals who show potential to succeed in postsecondary education and to actively encourage and support them in completing high school and continuing on to college or other postsecondary training. A major emphasis of the program is practical, direct assistance: Talent Search projects are expected to help people understand their postsecondary options, stay on track to graduate, and navigate the steps required to enroll in and pay for further education.
A central part of the program is outreach and guidance around financial aid. Talent Search projects publicize the availability of student financial assistance and help participants apply for aid, reducing a common barrier for first-generation and low-income students. The program is also designed to serve people whose education has been interrupted; it encourages individuals who have not completed secondary school or postsecondary programs to enter or reenter education and finish what they started. In other words, the program is not only about traditional high school students planning for college, but also about reengaging learners who may have stopped out and need a structured path back to completion.
For this particular funding cycle (Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-110310-001, posted November 3, 2010), the Department anticipated making a large number of awards (expected awards: 464) with an estimated total funding amount of $142,000,000. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible to organizations that may not have resources to provide a match. The application window opened on November 3, 2010, with a deadline for transmittal of applications of December 28, 2010, and the opportunity was later archived on January 27, 2011.
Eligibility is broad and includes institutions of higher education (both public and private) and a wide range of public and private entities with relevant experience, including community-based organizations and secondary schools, as well as combinations or partnerships among these groups. The listing of eligible applicants spans many entity types, such as state governments, local governments (including counties, cities, townships, and special districts), independent school districts, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), tribal governments and tribal organizations, and some for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). The key practical requirement is that applicants have the capacity and experience to plan, develop, or carry out the kinds of services Talent Search provides to disadvantaged youth and other target populations.
Applicants were allowed to submit more than one application as long as each application proposed a distinct project serving a different target area or different target schools, consistent with program regulations (34 CFR 643.10(a)). In this context, a target area refers to the geographic area served by a Talent Search project, and a target school is a school the applicant designates as a focus of services (34 CFR 643.7(b)). This structure allows an experienced organization to operate multiple projects, but only if each one serves a clearly separate service region or school set rather than duplicating coverage.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The notice emphasizes that applicants must use the Grants.gov Apply site to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission; emailing an application directly to the Department was not permitted. Applicants were instructed to search for the application package by CFDA number and to omit the alpha suffix when searching (for example, search "84.044" rather than "84.044A"), a small but important detail that can prevent confusion when locating the correct package.
The description also stresses that the summary provided is only a synopsis and that the controlling, official requirements appear in the Federal Register notice inviting applications. Applicants were directed to the official notice for details such as eligibility nuances, application and pre-application requirements (if any), submission procedures, performance measures, program priorities, and official points of contact. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the notice listed a Grants.gov system contact (Julius Cotton) with a phone number and email. For program-related questions, it listed program managers (Geraldine Smith or ReShone Moore) at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC, along with a telephone number and an email program mailbox.
Talent Search (TS) Program Grant (CFDA 84.044A) - FAQs
What is the Talent Search (TS) Program?
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Talent Search (TS) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education under the TRIO programs (CFDA 84.044A). The program focuses on identifying individuals with the potential to succeed in postsecondary education and actively encouraging and supporting them as they complete high school and continue into college or other postsecondary training.
What is the main purpose of Talent Search?
The core purpose is to help participants stay on track to graduate from high school (or reenter and complete education if they stopped out) and to navigate the steps needed to enroll in and pay for postsecondary education. A major emphasis is practical, direct assistance such as understanding postsecondary options, completing required steps for enrollment, and addressing common barriers like financial aid.
What types of services are emphasized by Talent Search projects?
The opportunity description highlights hands-on support, including helping people understand postsecondary options, supporting progress toward high school completion, and guiding participants through enrollment steps for college or other postsecondary training. Financial aid outreach and application help are emphasized as central components.
Does the program provide financial aid counseling or application help?
Yes. A central part of the program is outreach and guidance related to financial aid. Talent Search projects are expected to publicize the availability of student financial assistance and help participants apply for aid.
Who is the program designed to serve?
The program is designed to serve disadvantaged youth and other target populations, including individuals with potential for postsecondary success. It is also designed to serve people whose education has been interrupted by encouraging those who have not completed secondary school or postsecondary programs to enter or reenter education and complete their goals.
Is Talent Search only for traditional high school students?
No. The description specifically notes that the program is not only about traditional high school students planning for college. It also supports reengaging learners who may have stopped out and need a structured path back to completion.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this cycle?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this cycle is ED-GRANTS-110310-001.
When was this funding opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on November 3, 2010. The application window opened on November 3, 2010, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was December 28, 2010. The opportunity was later archived on January 27, 2011.
How many awards were expected and what was the estimated total funding amount?
The Department anticipated making a large number of awards, with expected awards listed as 464. The estimated total funding amount was $142,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that it did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Eligible applicants included institutions of higher education (public and private) and many public and private entities with relevant experience, including community-based organizations and secondary schools, as well as combinations or partnerships among these groups.
What types of organizations were included in the eligibility listing?
The eligibility listing spans many entity types, including state governments; local governments (including counties, cities, townships, and special districts); independent school districts; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); tribal governments and tribal organizations; and some for-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
What is the key practical requirement for eligibility beyond entity type?
The description emphasizes that applicants must have the capacity and experience to plan, develop, or carry out the kinds of services Talent Search provides to disadvantaged youth and other target populations.
Could an applicant submit more than one application?
Yes. Applicants were allowed to submit more than one application as long as each application proposed a distinct project serving a different target area or different target schools, consistent with program regulations (34 CFR 643.10(a)).
What does it mean for applications to be "distinct" for multiple submissions?
Each application needed to serve a different target area (the geographic area served by a Talent Search project) or different target schools (schools designated as a focus of services). This structure allows an organization to operate multiple projects only when each project covers a clearly separate service region or school set rather than duplicating coverage (see 34 CFR 643.7(b) and 34 CFR 643.10(a)).
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants were expected to use the Grants.gov Apply site to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission.
Were applicants allowed to email applications directly to the Department of Education?
No. The notice explicitly states that emailing an application directly to the Department was not permitted.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search for the application package by CFDA number and to omit the alpha suffix when searching. For example, search for "84.044" rather than "84.044A".
Which requirements control if the summary differs from the official notice?
The description states that the summary provided is only a synopsis. The controlling, official requirements appear in the Federal Register notice inviting applications.
What kinds of details would be found in the official Federal Register notice?
Applicants were directed to the official notice for details such as eligibility nuances, application and pre-application requirements (if any), submission procedures, performance measures, program priorities, and official points of contact.
Who could applicants contact for technical issues with accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the notice listed a Grants.gov system contact: Julius Cotton (phone number and email were provided in the original notice).
Who could applicants contact for program-related questions?
For program-related questions, the notice listed program managers Geraldine Smith or ReShone Moore at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC, along with a telephone number and an email program mailbox.
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