2025 Grant Competitions

2025 New, Replicating & Expanding GSC Competition

The 2025 Great Schools Colorado (CSP) for New, Replicating, and Expanding Charter Schools in Colorado is now closed. The application deadline was May 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. MDT. Thank you to all who applied.

This competition is open for six sub-grantees, up to $2 million each, for up to three years. The Charter School Program Grant is a federally supported grant intended to support the demand for alternatives to existing public school options in Colorado through the Great Schools Colorado project by supporting the creation of high-quality charter school seats in communities with interest in alternative models that better meet the needs of students. The program is designed with two main objectives: increase the number of high-quality charter school seats in Colorado and improve the overall quality of Colorado’s charter school sector across the state.

Technical Assistance

April 11, 2025 (Passcode: ?A+?a*8): Great Schools Colorado-CSP Grant Informational Call
April 11, 2025: Great Schools Colorado-CSP Grant Request for Application (RFA) and Materials Released
April 11 - May 28, 2025: Application Process for New and High-Quality Expansion & Replication Schools | Due 5:00 p.m. (MDT)
April 14, 2025 (Passcode: nUb*g5h): (optional) CSP Grant Technical Assistance - Topic: Grant Budget Workshop
April 16 - May 9, 2025 | Office Hours (by appointment) available Wednesdays & Fridays
April 21, 2025 (Passcode: 0u$DDM%W): (optional) CSP Grant Technical Assistance - Topic: Foundant Grant Management System
May 5, 2025 (Passcode: Hy^0R5ps): (optional) CSP Grant Technical Assistance - Topic: Grant Project Goals
May 13, 2025: (optional) Great Schools Colorado-CSP Prospect Cohort Meeting - Topic: Training & Technical Assistance Offerings
May 13-May 28, 2025: External Peer Review Process
June 2-6, 2025: Announce New and High-Quality Expansion & Replication Subgrant Awards (provisional)
- Note: Timeline for Announcement Updated to August 1 (See announcement)
June 6-June 20, 2025: Required Changes & Budget Reconciliation Period | Final Approval Notifications will vary
June 17, 2025 (Passcode: ?%*P3Ny?): New Sub-grantee Onboarding: Post-Award Budget Webinar
October 13, 2025 (Passcode: =r03?&UT): GSC CSP Post-Award Webinar (Cycle 1 Subgrantees)
October 28, 2025: Reimbursement Process Webinar

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2025 Continuation GSC Competition

The 2025 Great Schools Colorado (CSP) Continuation subgrant is now closed. The application deadline was May 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. MDT. Thank you to all who applied.

The 2025 Continuation Great Schools Colorado (GSC) Competition is designed for a small, select group of schools that have previously received a Charter Schools Program (CSP) grant through the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). This federally supported funding helps eligible schools continue and strengthen the implementation of their approved charter school models, building on earlier CSP investments. The continuation grant supports sustained quality, stability, and growth as schools advance their work to better serve students and communities across Colorado.

Technical Assistance

April 4, 2025 (Passcode: s.yi56?&): Great Schools Colorado-CSP Grant Informational Call
April 4, 2025: Great Schools Colorado-CSP Grant Request for Application (RFA) and Materials Released | 3:00 p.m. (MST)
April 4 - May 2, 2025: Application Process for Continuation Schools | Due 5:00 p.m. (MST)
April 8, 2025: (optional) Great Schools Colorado-CSP Prospect Cohort Meeting - Topic: Allowable Use of Funds
April 14, 2025 (Passcode: nUb*g5hj): (optional) CSP Grant Technical Assistance - Topic: Grant Budget Workshop
April 16 - May 9, 2025 | Office Hours (by appointment) available Wednesdays & Fridays
April 21, 2025 (Passcode: 0u$DDM%W): (optional) CSP Grant Technical Assistance - Topic: Foundant Grant Management System
May 5-9, 2025: Internal Peer Review Process
May 5, 2025 (Passcode: Hy^0R5ps): (optional) CSP Grant Technical Assistance - Topic: Grant Project Goals
May 12-16, 2025: Announce Continuation Subgrant Awards (provisional) | 12:00 p.m. (MST)
May 13, 2025: (optional) Great Schools Colorado-CSP Prospect Cohort Meeting - Topic: Training & Technical Assistance Offerings
May 16-30, 2025: Required Changes/Budget Reconciliation Period | Final Approval Notifications will vary based on applicant
June 3, 2025: FY25 GSC Program Post-Award Webinar
October 13, 2025 (Passcode: =r03?&UT): GSC CSP Post-Award Webinar (Cycle 1 Subgrantees)
October 28, 2025: Reimbursement Process Webinar

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