Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Student Service: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Partnership Grants, Assistance Listing Number 84.334A
ID: 359673Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Award Range

$0 - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359673

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-11/pdf/2025-10649.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education is offering the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Partnership Grants, aimed at supporting eligible students from low-income backgrounds in obtaining secondary school diplomas and preparing for postsecondary education. This discretionary grant program invites partnerships that include at least one degree-granting institution of higher education and one local educational agency, along with additional community organizations or entities, to collaborate on initiatives that foster educational success. With an estimated total program funding of $36.5 million and an award ceiling of $5 million, the Department anticipates awarding approximately 29 grants. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by June 25, 2025, and can reach out to Ben Witthoefft at the U.S. Department of Education for further information at Ben.Witthoefft@ed.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ben.Witthoefft@ed.gov.
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