Resources

Key federal and GSC definitions referenced throughout the CSP application and grant process.

An Excel budget worksheet to guide schools, authorizers, and GSC through the grant year.

Required budget template and guidance for itemized CSP grant budgets.

A required survey to assess grant management capacity and support needs.

Required guidance for setting academic and operational subgrant goals.

Guidance on lottery and enrollment requirements, including the use of weighted lotteries.

Overview of technical assistance requirements, supports, and budgeting.

Required disclosure information for contracts, service providers, and governance.

Required certifications and assurances for CSP subgrant compliance.

Required certification of board authorization and grant compliance.

Charter startup and promising practices resources from Colorado.

Required authorizer notice guidance and sample letter.

An Excel budget worksheet to guide schools, authorizers, and GSC through the grant year.

Enrollment projection template for CSP applications.

This guide is intended to assist Colorado charter schools in the budget development of CSP funds for planning, implementation, and revisions under the GSC grant.