Education Dept. Corrects Grant Error, Reopens Application Window
Published Date: 6/11/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education fixed a mistake in the GEAR UP Partnership Grants announcement by removing some special competition rules. They also reopened the application process and gave more time to apply, pushing the deadline past February 3, 2025. This change helps schools and groups get a fair shot at funding to help students prepare for college.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Competitive Preferences Removed
The Department of Education removed the competitive preference priorities from the FY 2025 GEAR UP Partnership Grants notice. This change is intended to give schools and groups a fairer shot at receiving funding to help students prepare for college.
Competition Reopened; Deadline Extended
The Department of Education reopened the FY 2025 GEAR UP Partnership Grants competition and extended the transmittal and intergovernmental review deadlines, moving the application deadline beyond February 3, 2025. This gives schools and groups more time to prepare and submit applications for funding to help students get ready for college.
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