To receive GAP Program funds for any fiscal year--
(a) A State must--
(1) Participate in the LEAP Program;
(2) Establish a State partnership with--
(i) At least--
(A) One public degree-granting institution of higher education that is located in the State; and
(B) One private degree-granting institution of higher education, if at least one exists in the State that may be eligible to participate in the State's LEAP Program under subpart A of this part;
(ii) New or existing early information and intervention, mentoring, or outreach programs located in the State; and
(iii) At least one philanthropic organization located in, or that provides funding in, the State, or private corporation located in, or that does business in, the State;
(3) Meet the requirements in Sec. 692.100; and
(4) Have a program under this subpart that satisfies the requirements in Sec. 692.21(a), (e), (f), (g), and (j).
(b) A State may provide an early information and intervention, mentoring, or outreach program under paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of this section. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070c-3a)
How Does a State Apply to Participate in GAP?