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CDE's Capital Construction staff members are working with the Colorado Energy Office and the Governor’s Office to find grant opportunities to improve energy efficiency in Colorado schools and potentially align opportunities with Building Excellent Schools Today grants in the future. Visit the Energy Improvements at Public School Facilities program webpage for information on this initiative.
Below are two federal grants with applications due soon:
Concept papers for the Renew America Schools Grants are due Thursday, Jan. 26, and applications are due April 21. Schools can now apply for these grants with anticipated awards ranging from $500,000 to $15,000,000. Eligible activities include HVAC and lighting upgrades, renewable energy systems installation, alternative fuel vehicles and associated infrastructure improvements. Priority will be given to schools that serve as community assets and those that serve the highest-need districts.
Energy Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools Prize grants are due Tuesday, Feb. 28. Energy CLASS is accepting applications from up to 25 local education agencies to receive $100,000 to help staff and train administration and facilities personnel as energy managers.
View this webpage from the U.S. Department of Energy about the 2022 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Energy Improvements at Public K-12 School Facilities Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
CDPHE has announced the Expanded School Nurse Grant Program Request for Applications. Applications are due Wednesday, March 1.
The purpose of the RFA is to solicit applications from eligible school districts, boards of cooperative services and charter schools committed to increasing K-12 school nursing services in Colorado.
Applicants may submit all questions via email to [email protected] with the subject line: "School Nurse Grant Program RFA Questions," by Friday, Jan. 20. Answers to submitted questions will be posted on the CDPHE website by Friday, Jan. 27.
The 2023-24 School Counselor Corps Grant Program Request for Application window opens Wednesday, Jan. 18.
The purpose of SCCGP is to increase the availability and implementation of effective school-based counseling to help increase the state graduation rate and the percentage of students who appropriately prepare for, apply to and continue into postsecondary education.
Visit the SCCGP webpage to access the RFA and application materials.
Current and upcoming grant opportunities in the Office of Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness will be discussed during the virtual town hall at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Register via Zoom.
View the PWR Town Hall Discussions webpage for additional information about the PWR Town Halls.
The Colorado Department of Higher Education is accepting applications for its Educator Loan Forgiveness Program and the Temporary Educator Loan Forgiveness Program. Each program will grant up to $5,000 annually to educators currently serving rural districts or teaching in hard-to-fill positions. To qualify, teachers, administrators and special service providers must have a license valid in Colorado.
The Educator Loan Forgiveness program prioritizes applicants who serve in an approved rural school district or teach in content-shortage areas—subjects that historically attract fewer educators.
The Temporary Educator Loan Forgiveness Program prioritizes educators who joined the workforce in 2019 through 2022 and who serve in an approved rural school district or teach in content-shortage areas.
Prospective applicants can check eligibility on the CDHE website.
View the Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness webpage on the CDHE website for additional information.
Colorado students submitted nearly 64,000 college and university admissions applications during Colorado Free Application Days. The fifth annual statewide initiative took place Oct. 18 through Oct. 20. The initiative increased participation from last year’s effort and saved students more than $2.7 million in waived fees. See the 2022 fact sheet.
Participating institutions received 63,976 applications in total, a 2% increase over last year’s campaign. Colorado State University in Fort Collins led with 11,344 applications, followed by the University of Colorado Boulder with 10,481 and University of Colorado Colorado Springs at 5,621.
This year’s Colorado Applies Month effort reached nearly 5,000 students from 53 schools and organizations, which hosted more than 22 college application and FAFSA/CASFA completion events statewide.
Most colleges offer application fee waivers year-round for families who are stretched financially. Learn more about how to request fee waivers by visiting the 2022 Colorado Free Application days webpage on the CDHE website.
High-Cost Reimbursement Applications and Instructions for In-Administrative Unit and Out of District placements of students with disabilities on active IEPs for the 2021-22 school and fiscal year are available.
Completed applications and all supporting documents are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. Late submissions will not be accepted. Districts that have not submitted their 2021-22 finalized audited financials by March 1, will not be eligible for the high-cost reimbursement program.
Questions can be directed to Vicki Graham at [email protected].
The Early Childhood Leadership Commission will host a town hall at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, to provide updates about the Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program implementation process and opportunities to get involved.
Join the virtual town hall via Zoom. Spanish language interpretation will be available.
Applications are open for the Opportunity Now grant program. Interested applicants should submit a Letter of Intent by Monday, Jan. 23, explaining their solution and how it will positively impact Coloradans.
Enacted by House Bill 22-1350 and administered by the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the Opportunity Now Colorado grant program catalyzes industry and education collaboration to unlock economic mobility for Coloradans. The program seeks innovative solutions to meet Colorado’s workforce needs, partnerships that create intentional pathways between education systems and employers and opportunities for regional workers and students to connect with in-demand, high-skill, high-wage occupations. Multiple grant tracks are available for organizations and partnerships at various stages of program development, ranging from early-stage pilot programs to established, evidence-based programs.
To learn more visit the Opportunity Now website.
Applications for the GenCyber Cybersecurity Camp are due March 31.
This introductory GenCyber teacher camp is funded by the NSA and designed to train middle and high school teachers how to teach cybersecurity to their students.
Participants will learn cybersecurity principles, concepts and teaching techniques during the week-long, hands-on camp. The camp will take place June 12-16 in Colorado Springs.
View the Cybersecurity event webpage on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs website for additional information.
CDE’s High-Impact Tutoring Program Grant will launch its next round of funding in January 2023.
An application information webinar will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Intent to Apply forms are due Friday, Feb. 15, and applications are due Wednesday, March 1.
More information and application instructions can be found on the HITP grants page.
Local education providers are encouraged to apply for Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative's Fund My Future program, which aims to increase student aid application completion for high school seniors. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 17. Applications may be submitted here.
Additional funds from the state is allowing COSI the launch the new application round, which allows COSI to support programming at up to two more Colorado high schools. The Fund My Future program provides funding to Colorado high schools to support FAFSA/CASFA completion strategies and offer students support in preparing for college.
More information can be found on the Fund My Future program webpage on the Colorado Department of Higher Education website.
Nominations for The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching close Saturday, Jan. 7. The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. government for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or computer science teaching.
Anyone may nominate exceptional Colorado STEM teachers currently teaching grades seven through 12 for the 2022-23 award year.
Eligible teachers may self-apply directly on the PAEMST website by Monday, Feb. 6.
Beginning in January, a CDE team of secondary literacy experts will host monthly conversations aimed at providing research, resources and tier 1 instructional support to leaders, teachers and other classroom practitioners who support literacy in grades four through 12.
Attendees will have a chance to share what they are doing in their schools, and learn from each other.
The first Co-Literacy Conversation will be hosted at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, via Zoom.
View the Reading, Writing and Communicating webpage for additional information.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funds to propel energy efficiency and renewables at Colorado schools
Category: Newsletter
Jan
11
Below are two federal grants with applications due soon:
Concept papers for the Renew America Schools Grants are due Thursday, Jan. 26, and applications are due April 21. Schools can now apply for these grants with anticipated awards ranging from $500,000 to $15,000,000. Eligible activities include HVAC and lighting upgrades, renewable energy systems installation, alternative fuel vehicles and associated infrastructure improvements. Priority will be given to schools that serve as community assets and those that serve the highest-need districts.
Energy Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools Prize grants are due Tuesday, Feb. 28. Energy CLASS is accepting applications from up to 25 local education agencies to receive $100,000 to help staff and train administration and facilities personnel as energy managers.
View this webpage from the U.S. Department of Energy about the 2022 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Energy Improvements at Public K-12 School Facilities Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Jan
11
CDE is reviewing professional development applications for evidence-based training to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 22-004: Evidence-Based Training in Science of Reading.
The review is a two-part process for vendors to submit professional development to be reviewed for inclusion on the CDE READ Act Professional Development Advisory List.
The 2023 Professional Development Review process will begin Tuesday, Jan. 17, and close Friday, Jan. 27 . For additional information and to submit a Letter of Intent, visit the 2023 READ Act Professional Development Review Process webpage.
For questions, contact [email protected].
CDPHE School Nurse Grant Program
Category: Newsletter
Jan
11
The purpose of the RFA is to solicit applications from eligible school districts, boards of cooperative services and charter schools committed to increasing K-12 school nursing services in Colorado.
Applicants may submit all questions via email to [email protected] with the subject line: "School Nurse Grant Program RFA Questions," by Friday, Jan. 20. Answers to submitted questions will be posted on the CDPHE website by Friday, Jan. 27.
2023-24 School Counselor Corps Grant Program Request for Application opens Wednesday, Jan. 18
Category: Newsletter
Jan
11
The purpose of SCCGP is to increase the availability and implementation of effective school-based counseling to help increase the state graduation rate and the percentage of students who appropriately prepare for, apply to and continue into postsecondary education.
Visit the SCCGP webpage to access the RFA and application materials.
Jan
11
View the PWR Town Hall Discussions webpage for additional information about the PWR Town Halls.
Educator loan forgiveness programs
Category: Newsletter
Jan
11
The Educator Loan Forgiveness program prioritizes applicants who serve in an approved rural school district or teach in content-shortage areas—subjects that historically attract fewer educators.
The Temporary Educator Loan Forgiveness Program prioritizes educators who joined the workforce in 2019 through 2022 and who serve in an approved rural school district or teach in content-shortage areas.
Prospective applicants can check eligibility on the CDHE website.
View the Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness webpage on the CDHE website for additional information.
Applications for Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness, Career and Education Grant are due Wednesday, March 15
Category: Newsletter
Jan
11
Applications for the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness, Career and Education Grant, also referred to as the FAFSA/CAFSA Completion Grant, have reopened and are due March 15. Funding requests will be accepted for $1,000 to $10,000 per year for three years.
For full details and to apply for the grant, view the Financial Aid and FAFSA/CASFA Completion webpage.
Jan
11
The dates and host sites for this summer's Teaching and Learning CoLabs are:
- Thursday, June 1 in Grand Junction hosted by Colorado Mesa University.
- Wednesday, June 14 in Greeley hosted by the University of Northern Colorado.
- To be scheduled in Pueblo hosted by CSU-Pueblo.
The Teaching and Learning CoLabs are one-day, multi-disciplinary, regional professional development meetings developed in partnership with Colorado's higher education institutions, professional teaching organizations and CDE. This year's content areas are expanding to include English Language Arts, math, health, PE, science, computer science, social studies, visual and performing arts and school leadership.
Schools are encouraged to attend a CoLab in teams, with teachers representing multiple grades and content areas.
Feedback Requested for Colorado's 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Competition
Category: Newsletter
Jan
11
The Colorado 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program is gathering feedback from various stakeholders via an online survey and focus groups to help inform the upcoming grant competition scheduled to launch in February 2023.
The feedback survey is open and will close on Monday, Jan. 16.
The virtual focus groups will be held in four sessions. Interested participants should sign up for only one session. Each session is capped at 30 participants.
- Focus group at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
- Focus group at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17
- Focus group at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19.
- Focus group at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19.
The 21st CCLC grant is the largest federal funding source for out-of-school time programs that serve high-poverty, low-performing schools. To learn more about the grant visit the 21st CCLC grant webpage.
Jan
11
Participating institutions received 63,976 applications in total, a 2% increase over last year’s campaign. Colorado State University in Fort Collins led with 11,344 applications, followed by the University of Colorado Boulder with 10,481 and University of Colorado Colorado Springs at 5,621.
This year’s Colorado Applies Month effort reached nearly 5,000 students from 53 schools and organizations, which hosted more than 22 college application and FAFSA/CASFA completion events statewide.
Most colleges offer application fee waivers year-round for families who are stretched financially. Learn more about how to request fee waivers by visiting the 2022 Colorado Free Application days webpage on the CDHE website.
Jan
05
Completed applications and all supporting documents are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. Late submissions will not be accepted. Districts that have not submitted their 2021-22 finalized audited financials by March 1, will not be eligible for the high-cost reimbursement program.
Questions can be directed to Vicki Graham at [email protected].
Jan
05
Join the virtual town hall via Zoom. Spanish language interpretation will be available.
Jan
05
The Early Childhood Leadership Commission is leading a process to refresh the state's Early Childhood Colorado Framework. The refresh will include a number of opportunities for diverse stakeholder engagement at a variety of levels to ensure the framework reflects the current system and vision for the future.
Complete this survey to share how you’d like to contribute to this process.
Compensation may be available for those who are otherwise not compensated for their participation in the various engagement opportunities. Language interpretation and other accommodations will also be provided.
Learn more on the Early Childhood Colorado website.
Jan
05
Enacted by House Bill 22-1350 and administered by the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the Opportunity Now Colorado grant program catalyzes industry and education collaboration to unlock economic mobility for Coloradans. The program seeks innovative solutions to meet Colorado’s workforce needs, partnerships that create intentional pathways between education systems and employers and opportunities for regional workers and students to connect with in-demand, high-skill, high-wage occupations. Multiple grant tracks are available for organizations and partnerships at various stages of program development, ranging from early-stage pilot programs to established, evidence-based programs.
To learn more visit the Opportunity Now website.
Jan
05
This introductory GenCyber teacher camp is funded by the NSA and designed to train middle and high school teachers how to teach cybersecurity to their students.
Participants will learn cybersecurity principles, concepts and teaching techniques during the week-long, hands-on camp. The camp will take place June 12-16 in Colorado Springs.
View the Cybersecurity event webpage on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs website for additional information.
2022-23 High-Impact Tutoring Grant
Category: Newsletter
Dec
14
An application information webinar will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Intent to Apply forms are due Friday, Feb. 15, and applications are due Wednesday, March 1.
More information and application instructions can be found on the HITP grants page.
Dec
14
Additional funds from the state is allowing COSI the launch the new application round, which allows COSI to support programming at up to two more Colorado high schools. The Fund My Future program provides funding to Colorado high schools to support FAFSA/CASFA completion strategies and offer students support in preparing for college.
More information can be found on the Fund My Future program webpage on the Colorado Department of Higher Education website.
Dec
14
Anyone may nominate exceptional Colorado STEM teachers currently teaching grades seven through 12 for the 2022-23 award year.
Eligible teachers may self-apply directly on the PAEMST website by Monday, Feb. 6.
Dec
14
Attendees will have a chance to share what they are doing in their schools, and learn from each other.
The first Co-Literacy Conversation will be hosted at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, via Zoom.
View the Reading, Writing and Communicating webpage for additional information.