Talent Search Program Service

Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: May 1st, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government in Washington, DC is seeking proposals for a talent search program to support underserved learners, providing guidance for academic, financial, college, and career opportunities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be an institution of higher education, public or private agency/organization, or secondary school
Must serve a minimum of 500 participants annually
Must have an annual per-participant cost of no more than $500
Must be registered in SAM.gov and Grants.gov
Must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Must provide assurances regarding compliance with federal civil rights laws
Must include commitments from target schools and community partners
Must submit annual performance reports
Must follow 2025 Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs

BUDGET

Verified

$250,000 – $10,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Applications Available: March 17th, 2026

Application Deadline: May 1st, 2026

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 30th, 2026

Issuing Agency

U.S. Department Of Labor On Behalf Of The U.S. Department Of Education

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Washington, DC, is seeking a vendor to provide a talent search program service targeting underserved learners nationwide. The talent search program functions as a critical early intervention bridge, aiming to expand educational opportunities and access for students from socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.

The program emphasizes the delivery of personalized academic, financial, and college and career guidance. Its goal is to dramatically broaden learners' awareness of various accessible postsecondary pathways beyond high school. Proposals should specifically outline strategies to serve students with disabilities, foster youth, and other disconnected or marginalized youth populations. Applicants are expected to present project plans that foster equitable academic advancement and holistic support for these priority groups.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.