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Great Schools Colorado Charter School Program (CSP)

COLORADO LEAGUE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS

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Funding Amount

Up to $2,000,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Great Schools Colorado Charter School Program (CSP)

Funder: Colorado League of Charter Schools (administering federal award)

Federal Award: #S282A240003 for $68M-$77M over five years

Geographic Scope: Colorado

Program Purpose:
Designed to increase the number of high-quality charter schools and high-quality charter school seats in Colorado, improve the quality of the charter school sector, and intensify its impact on overall school quality and school improvement across the state.

Funding Details:

  • Award Amount: Up to $2,000,000 per subgrantee

  • Number of Subgrantees: 6-7 subgrantees per competition cycle

  • Funding Period: 5 years (federal award cycle)

  • Annual Competition: Yes, with rolling cycles

    • Recent/Upcoming Cycles:

  • 2025-2026 Cycle: RFA open April 11 - May 12, 2025; Awards by August 31, 2025

  • 2026-2027 Cycle: RFA held January 21, 2026 (informational session); Seven subgrantees to be funded, each up to $2 million

    • Contact Information:

  • Colorado League of Charter Schools

  • 104 N. Broadway, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80203

  • [email protected]

    • Additional Support:

  • Technical assistance available through Great Schools Colorado

  • Office hours for grant questions and proposal guidance

  • Webinars on budget requirements, application process, and post-award compliance

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Step 1: Attend Informational Session

  • Join the Great Schools Colorado (CSP) Grant RFA Informational Session to review eligibility criteria and prepare your application

  • Sessions held at various dates; most recent was January 21, 2026

    • Step 2: Review Eligibility Criteria

  • Available on Great Schools Colorado website after informational session

  • Eligibility details reviewed during webinar

    • Step 3: Submit Application

  • Applications submitted through Great Schools Colorado website

  • RFA application window: April 11 - May 12, 2025 (2025-2026 cycle)

    • Required Materials:

  • Completed Budget Template with detailed budget narrative

  • Project goals and implementation plans

  • Narrative connecting proposed costs to project objectives

    • Key Application Components:

  • Budget planning aligned to school priorities

  • Clear articulation of how funds will be used

  • Demonstration of alignment with program objectives (increasing high-quality charter schools, improving sector quality)

    • Support Available During Application Process:

  • CSP Office Hours for questions about grant process

  • Grant Project Goals Office Hours (11am-1pm MDT)

  • Foundant Grant Management System Office Hours

  • Great Schools Colorado CSP Grant Budget Webinar (reviews allowable uses of funds and cost principles)

  • Step-by-step budget template guidance

    • Post-Award Requirements:

  • Fiscal procedures compliance

  • Grant management through Foundant system

  • Upcoming reporting milestones

  • Continuation eligibility requirements

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    Fields of Work

    charter-schoolscapacity-building

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