District Strategic Planning
The District Strategic Planning grant from the Colorado Department of Education funds research-driven planning and initial implementation to help Colorado districts improve identified schools or student groups.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates: December 2026 (anticipated application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $80,000–$150,000 per district (18-month project; amount varies by district size and need)
Summary: Supports Colorado LEAs in comprehensive district-level strategic planning and initial implementation to improve identified schools or student groups.
Key Information: Applicants must partner with an approved external provider and meet specific school identification criteria.
Description
This opportunity, part of the Empowering Action for School Improvement (EASI) Exploration Supports route, provides funding and technical assistance for Colorado Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to conduct or enhance district-level strategic planning. The grant is aimed at districts seeking to address the needs of schools or student populations identified for improvement under state or federal accountability frameworks. Funding supports a robust planning phase—including diagnostic systems review, stakeholder engagement, and improvement planning—with some resources available for initial implementation of identified strategies.
