Labor Soliciting Applications for TRIO Grant on ED's Behalf

"These actions further align the postsecondary and workforce education programs of ED and DOL and will position DOL as the central hub for America's postsecondary education and workforce development programs. Through the agreement, Labor is essentially administering ED grant programs, while ED continues to set the budget, criteria and priorities for the programs and manage hiring and other HR processes."

"Universities, state governments and other entities can now apply for up to $10 million each-estimated available funding totals $175.2 million-to help administer the federal Talent Search Program. ED says the goal of Talent Search, which is one of eight TRIO programs, is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and college."

The Education Department announced that the Labor Department will administer TRIO grant applications for the Talent Search Program, with up to $10 million available per applicant and total funding of $175.2 million. Universities, state governments, and other entities can apply to help increase high school and college completion rates among disadvantaged youth. This arrangement represents an interagency agreement where Labor manages grant administration through its platform while Education Department maintains budget setting, criteria, priorities, and HR functions. Some Education Department employees were detailed to Labor in January. This initiative aligns postsecondary and workforce education programs between the two agencies and positions Labor as a central hub for America's education and workforce development programs.

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