County schools accept $259K ETSU GEAR UP grant funding

The Sullivan County Commission approved a budget amendment to accept $259,052.26 in GEAR UP grant funds from East Tennessee State University, combining rollover and new allocations for FY 2026-2027. The money will support instructional materials, staffing, transportation, equipment, and student services to improve college readiness.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$259,052.26

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

Fiscal year 2026-2027, with rollover from 2025-2026

Renewal date

2027-06-30

Renewal

Continuation of a multi-year GEAR UP grant partnership with ETSU; this action recognizes rollover and new-year funds for FY 2026-2027. Future renewals depend on ETSU and federal/state grant cycles.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Sullivan County Board of County Commissioners Agenda Packet 2026-07-16

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by Sullivan County?

East Tennessee State University Etsu was awarded this government contract by Sullivan County, as recorded on July 16, 2026. The contract value is $259,052.26.

How much is the East Tennessee State University Etsu contract with Sullivan County worth?

The East Tennessee State University Etsu contract with Sullivan County is valued at $259,052.26.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Sullivan County Board of County Commissioners Agenda Packet 2026-07-16 (AgendaPacket), dated July 16, 2026 from Sullivan County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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