Grant Goldmine

Grant Title: Gear Up (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)

Funded by: Department of Education

Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is to support early college preparation and awareness activities for low-income students.

Applications Available: November 5, 2007.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: December 20, 2007.

Eligible Applicants: (1) A State; or (2) a partnership consisting of (A) one or more local educational agencies acting on behalf of (i) one or more elementary schools or secondary schools,
and (ii) the secondary schools that students from the schools described in (i) would normally attend; (B) one or more degree granting IHE; and (C) at least two community organizations or
entities, such as businesses, professional associations, community- based organizations, philanthropic organizations, State agencies, institutions or agencies sponsoring programs authorized under subpart 4 of Part A of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of
1965, as amended (HEA), or other public or private agencies or organizations.

Estimated Range of Awards: State grants: $2,800,000-$3,000,000. Partnership grants: $100,000-$7,000,000.

Estimated Average Size of Awards: State grants: $2,900,000. Partnership grants: $800,000.

Estimated Number of Awards: State grants: 7.  Partnership grants: 30.

Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, and
other information are available in the Federal Register notice.

Web site:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-4/110507f.html