Federal Grant Award Summary

The Office of Postsecondary Education awarded $4,998,998 to The Regents of the University of California on October 1, 2025, under the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP, CFDA 84.334) initiative. This Project Grant, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, supports California GEAR UP services in Oakland, California. The award funds comprehensive educational support services designed to prepare low-income students for postsecondary education, including academic counseling, financial aid guidance, mentoring, tutoring, and scholarship assistance.

The program targets eligible students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those with disabilities, to increase high school graduation rates and enhance college readiness and enrollment. As the administrative arm of the University of California system, the Regents serves as the grant recipient responsible for delivering these educational support services across the specified performance period. The GEAR UP program typically operates as a multi-year initiative; however, this particular award reflects the current fiscal year obligation. Grant management and performance reporting are subject to Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and applicable Office of Management and Budget compliance requirements.