Exploration Supports
This grant helps Colorado schools and districts use diagnostic reviews and stakeholder engagement to create evidence-based improvement plans tailored to their needs.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application due, projected)
Funding Amounts: School-level: up to $80,000 (holistic) or $42,000 (specialized); District-level: $55,000–$150,000; 18-month award period.
Summary: Supports Colorado LEAs in identifying needs, engaging stakeholders, and developing targeted school improvement plans via structured diagnostic reviews and planning.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
This grant is part of the Empowering Action for School Improvement (EASI) initiative and is designed to help Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in Colorado systematically identify strengths and needs, engage stakeholders, and develop actionable school improvement plans. Through external diagnostic reviews, stakeholder engagement, and improvement planning, the program supports schools and districts—especially those newly identified for improvement or experiencing significant changes—in laying the groundwork for effective, evidence-based transformation. The grant can support a focus on specific student populations (such as English Learners), content areas, or school models (such as Alternative Education Campuses or online schools). Early implementation funds may be available following the completion of the planning process.
