The Closeout Report will be used by
the Department of Education to determine whether recipients of GEAR
UP have made substantial progress towards meeting the objectives of
their respective projects, as outlined in their grant applications
and/or subsequent work plans. In addition, the final report will
enable the Department to evaluate each grant project's fiscal
operations for the entire grant performance period, and compare
total expenditures relative to federal funds awarded, and actual
cost-share/matching relate to the total amount in the approved
grant application. This report is a means for...
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.