Closed ED-GRANTS-061125-002 CFDA 84.334 Discretionary

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Student Service: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) State Grants, Assistance Listing Number 84.334S

Posted by Department of Education

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Student Service: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) State Grants, Assistance Listing Number 84.334S — is cataloged under number ED-GRANTS-061125-002 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 84.334, posted by Department of Education. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 11, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $5,000,000. The agency has projected $36.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 8 awards. If the agency funds the expected 8 awards from the $36.5 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $4.6 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources — factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 25, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $5,000,000

Close Date

June 25, 2025

Applications Available: June 11, 2025Deadline: June 25, 2025

Posted

June 11, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$36,500,000

Expected Awards

8

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Purpose of Program: The GEAR UP program is a discretionary grant program that encourages eligible entities 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. Under the GEAR UP program, the Department awards grants to two types of entities: (1) States and (2) Partnerships consisting of at least one degree-granting institution of higher education (IHE) and at least one local educational agency (LEA).

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 84.334

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

U.S. Department of Education

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Agency Contact

Ben Witthoefft <br/>U.S. Department of Education <br/>400 Maryland Avenue, SW <br/>5th floor <br/>Washington, DC 20202-6450 <br/>Telephone: 202-453-7576 <br/>Email: Ben.Witthoefft@ed.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 11, 2025
Close Date June 25, 2025
Archive Date July 25, 2025
Last Updated June 11, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Student Service: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) State Grants, Assistance Listing Number 84.334S", offered by Department of Education. It is associated with CFDA program 84.334. Purpose of Program: The GEAR UP program is a discretionary grant program that encourages eligible entities to provide support, and maintain a commitment, to eligible students from low-income backgroun...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 25, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $5,000,000. Total estimated funding: $36,500,000. Expected number of awards: 8.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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