Still have questions? Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about GEAR UP Kentucky:
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What is GEAR UP?
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Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a federal initiative that encourages young people to stay in school, study hard, and take the right courses to go to college. The program provides a range of services to students by creating or expanding programs to strengthen economically disadvantaged schools. It also offers professional development for teachers.
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Some school districts have their own GEAR UP grant. Are they different from GEAR UP Kentucky?
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The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) awards two different kinds of GEAR UP grants: grants to states and grants to partnerships. A partnership consists of one or more local school districts, one or more higher education institutions and at least two other partners (local community organizations, businesses, religious groups, college student organizations, state and local education agencies, and parent groups). Currently, there are 6 partnership grants in Kentucky, as well as the state grant (GEAR UP Kentucky). The partnership grantees applied for a GEAR UP grant independently of the state grant and are accountable to the USDE for meeting grant objectives.
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What is the relationship between the state grant and the partnership grants?
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While local partnership grants are independent of the state grant and accountable for meeting their own performance objectives, every effort is made to prevent duplication of effort. One of the goals of the state grant is to cooperate with and enhance local partnership grants.
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Who are the non-school partners and what is their role?
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Non-school partners are organizations other than schools or postsecondary institutions that assist the state in providing GEAR UP services or resources to students, parents, or teachers. Some of GEAR UP Kentucky's non-school partners include the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, Toyota, and the Partnership for Kentucky Schools.
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How can I become a non-school partner or sponsor?
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There are many opportunities for businesses, non-profit organizations, and other entities to become involved. Check out the sponsorship opportunities on this site or contact Yvonne Lovell, Director, GEAR UP Kentucky at (502) 573-5114.
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Who administers GEAR UP Kentucky?
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The Council on Postsecondary Education administers the grant and houses the Frankfort-based staff.
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