Department of Education's GEAR UP Grants

Grant program designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

Deadline: July 7, 2015

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education

Description

The GEAR UP program (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) provides six-year grants to states or partnerships (local educational agencies and institutions of higher education along with two additional partners) to provide early intervention support services and scholarships to a cohort of students in low-income middle and high schools.

Eligibility

Who may apply (by category):

Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs).
Local Education Agencies (LEAs).
State Education Agencies (SEAs).

Who may apply (specifically):

Any state agency designated by the governor of the state.
Partnerships consisting of: one or more local educational agencies; one or more degree-granting institutions of higher education; no less than two other community organizations or other entities such as businesses, professional organizations or state agencies.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the Department of Education's GEAR UP webpage.