Educational Stability Grant
The Educational Stability Grant from the Colorado Department of Education funds research-backed services to boost academic and social-emotional outcomes for highly mobile K-12 students, including foster, homeless, and migrant youth.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical annual awards range from ~$73,000 to $95,000 per grantee; grants are generally for three years.
Summary: Supports academic and social-emotional services to improve educational outcomes for Colorado’s highly mobile K-12 students, including those in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or from migrant backgrounds.
Description
The Educational Stability Grant, administered by the Colorado Department of Education, is designed to enhance educational stability and outcomes for highly mobile students across Colorado. The program was established under House Bill 18-1306 and targets students who are at risk of multiple school moves during their K-12 education, particularly those in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or identified as migrant. The grant funds academic and social-emotional services, aiming to remove barriers to education, improve attendance, reduce disciplinary incidents, promote grade-level advancement, and increase graduation and completion rates for these vulnerable populations.
