District Designed and Led Major Improvement Strategy
The District Designed and Led Major Improvement Strategy grant funds Colorado districts to implement comprehensive, research-based school improvement strategies for schools needing significant intervention.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates: December 2026 (anticipated application due) | January 2027 (award notifications)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 in year 1, up to $80,000 per year in years 2 and 3; maximum award varies by district and proposal.
Summary: Supports Colorado LEAs in implementing major, district-designed school improvement strategies for identified schools.
Description
This grant, part of the Colorado Department of Education’s Empowering Action for School Improvement (EASI) program, funds local education agencies (LEAs) to implement comprehensive, district-created strategies aimed at major school improvement. The program is tailored for districts that have developed or are executing robust improvement plans for schools identified as needing significant intervention, providing essential support for initiatives that go beyond standard interventions. Funding is intended to help districts put into action evidence-based, large-scale improvement strategies aligned with CDE’s Major Improvement Strategy Guides.
