*The University of Maine Farmington and Syntiro are extremely disappointed
> to share that we have learned that our "GEAR UP Maine RISE" application was
> not selected for funding. There appears to be a number of inconsistencies
> from past competitions that we and other states have questions about.  We
> will continue to engage the US Department of Education to better understand
> their review of our proposal and exhaust all avenues of appeal. We will let
> you know if we need your assistance during this process.*
>
> *We remain committed to the critically important  GEAR UP mission and will
> work to seek alternative strategies to address the overwhelming needs in
> Maine's economically challenged rural areas. *
>
> *A no cost extension for the 2014-2021 GEAR UP program was previously
> approved by US ED through 9/24/2022 and our work on the Supplemental Award
> to study the Class of 2020 for five years will both continue. *
>
> *For more information please contact  Laurie Gardner, UMF
> ([log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>) or Debbie Gilmer, Syntiro
> ([log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>).*
>

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Mary Freeman | GEAR UP Scholar Coach Manager
11 South Road Readfield, ME 04355

p: 207.446.2340 <207.685.3171>
www.syntiro.org
www.gearupme.org
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