DoED Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (Partnership Grants) GEAR UP
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-04-29/html/2021-08976.htm
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 28, 2021.

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (State Grants)  GEAR UP
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-04-29/html/2021-08980.htm
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 28, 2021.

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 low-income students, 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 institution of higher education (IHE) and at least one local educational agency (LEA).

Competitive Preference Priority 1--Fostering Flexible and Affordable Paths to Obtaining Knowledge and Skills (up to 3 points). Projects that are designed to provide work-based learning experiences (such as internships, apprenticeships, and fellowships) that align with in-demand industry sectors or occupations (as defined in section 3(23) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014).
Competitive Preference Priority 2--Promising Evidence (up to 2 points). Applications supported by evidence that meets the conditions in the definition of ``promising evidence'' in 34 CFR 77.1(c).

Invitational Priority 1--Building Capacity for Remote Learning.
Invitational Priority 2--Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Students' Mental Health and Academic Outcomes.
Invitational Priority 3--Providing GEAR UP Services to Schools Located in Rural Areas.