2024-2029 CSP State Facilities Incentive Grant
The 2024-2029 CSP State Facilities Incentive Grant from the Colorado Department of Education funds facility improvements and management for charter schools to enhance learning environments statewide.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Intent to Apply and Eligibility deadline (projected) | December 2026: Change application status to "Draft Completed" deadline (projected) | January 2027: GAINS application due by 4:00 PM (projected) | January 2027: Application must be at "LEA Authorized Representative Approved" by 4:00 PM deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$35.5M in federal matching funds over five years; annual awards decrease as state match increases; funding is per-pupil and varies based on enrollment and available funds.
Summary: Provides federal matching funds to support charter school facility acquisition, renovation, and management across Colorado.
Key Information: This is a reimbursement program; only eligible charter schools authorized by a Colorado district or the Charter School Institute may apply.
Description
The CSP State Facilities Incentive Grant, administered by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), aims to improve charter school facilities statewide by providing federal matching funds to supplement state investments. The program is designed to enhance Colorado’s charter school capital construction program, create a facility finance certification program for charter leaders, and strengthen the management and evaluation of charter school facilities. Funding supports facility acquisition, renovation, maintenance, and associated professional development, with a focus on fostering high-quality learning environments and effective facility management practices.
