TX GEAR UP Project Grant Award Summary

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) received a $5.0M Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP, CFDA 84.334) program. The award, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational services designed to increase college readiness and postsecondary enrollment among low-income students across Texas. Key services delivered include academic counseling, financial aid guidance, mentoring, tutoring, and scholarship assistance targeted at disadvantaged student populations, including those with disabilities.

As the state educational agency, TEA administers these federal funds through sub-awards to local educational agencies, school districts, charter schools, education service centers, and nonprofit organizations throughout the state. The program aims to improve high school graduation rates, enhance college preparation, and support successful transitions to postsecondary education. As a state-level initiative, TEA leverages this GEAR UP funding to maintain comprehensive support systems and institutional partnerships that address diverse educational needs and remove barriers to academic success for eligible student populations in Texas.