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Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund (Maryland) is sponsored by Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). The Maryland Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund initiative expands workforce development courses and continuing professional education leading to industry certification or licensure, particularly for individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund Accessibility Information Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund The Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund is a federal grant for governors to support and assist local education agencies, higher education institutions, and other educational entities with emergency assistance due to COVID-19.
It is part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Governor Hogan committed $45. 7 million in GEER funding to wide-ranging education initiatives, as well as an additional $300 million for K-12 and higher education through the CARES Act.
Governor Hogan allocated $10,000,000 of the Maryland GEER Fund to community colleges to provide workforce development courses and continuing professional education that leads to government or industry certification or licensure. Mainly focused on individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through the loss of employment.
$10,000,000 for Maryland community colleges July 1, 2020 to December 30, 2021 Maryland Community College GEER Fund Anne Arundel Community College Baltimore City Community College Carroll Community College Chesapeake Community College College of Southern Maryland Frederick Community College Hagerstown Community College Harford Community College Howard Community College Prince George's Community College Wor-Wic Community College For more information contact Priscilla Moore at [email protected] We're available on the following channels.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through loss of employment who are pursuing workforce development courses and professional education leading to industry certification or licensure. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund (Maryland) is funded by Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant (WSSAG) Program (2026-2027 academic year) is sponsored by Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). This program provides financial assistance to Maryland residents planning on working in specific career/occupational programs upon graduation, including child care, human services, teaching, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, social work, and public service.
Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant (WSSAG) Program is sponsored by Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). This program provides financial assistance to Maryland residents pursuing specific career/occupational programs that address statewide or regional workforce needs, such as child care, human services, teaching, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, social work, and public s…
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