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GEAR-UP

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

CFDA 84.334 PROJECT GRANTS
Higher EducationK-12 EducationCareer & Technical EducationSpecial Education
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Program Objectives

Provides 6-or 7-year grants to States and Partnerships to provide support, and maintain a commitment, to eligible students from low-income backgrounds, including students with disabilities, to assist the students in obtaining a secondary school diploma (or its recognized equivalent) and to prepare for, and succeed in, postsecondary education. GEAR UP has two major service components. All projects provide a comprehensive set of early intervention services including mentoring, tutoring, academic and career counseling, services to increase parental involvement, and other college preparation activities like exposure to college campuses and financial aid information and assistance. Some projects provide college scholarships to participating students.

Who Can Benefit

Low-income students and students in high-poverty schools.

Financial Information

Award Amounts

Varies by competition.

Program Funding

(Project Grants) FY 23$385,121,843.00; FY 24 est $395,396,439.00; FY 25 est $388,000,000.00; FY 22$378,000,000.00; FY 21$368,000,000.00; FY 20$365,000,000.00; FY 19$360,000,000.00; FY 18$350,000,000.00; FY 17 est $338,831,000.00; FY 16$322,588,000.00; -

Program Recipients (FY2024)

In FY 2024, the Department reprogrammed $8.7 million that otherwise would have lapsed from the Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions program to GEAR UP. In total the Department funded 20 Partnership new awards and 9 State new awards with FY 2024 funds.

How to Apply

This program is typically administered through institutions or organizations. Contact your school's financial aid office or visit the official program website for application information.

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Administering Agency

OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Data Source

Information from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Last updated: December 2024.

Program Details

CFDA Number
84.334
Assistance Type
PROJECT GRANTS
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