Ninth Grade Success Grant
The Ninth Grade Success Grant from the Colorado Department of Education funds schools to boost ninth grade achievement and graduation rates through team-based, data-informed, and instructional interventions.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2028: Intent to apply deadline (projected) | February 2028: Full application deadline (projected, due by 4:00 PM)
Funding Amounts: Amount varies by cohort and applicant; prior awards have supported multi-year implementation.
Summary: Supports Colorado schools in improving ninth grade student achievement and graduation rates through team-based, data-driven, and instructional interventions.
Description
The Ninth Grade Success Grant, administered by the Colorado Department of Education, is designed to enhance ninth grade student achievement and increase high school graduation rates. The grant supports local education providers and charter schools in Colorado as they implement coordinated, research-based strategies to help ninth graders successfully transition to high school. Required components include:
- Formation of cross-disciplinary Ninth Grade Success Teams
- Adoption of real-time data systems to monitor student progress
- Delivery of instructional supports, including universal and targeted interventions
- Development of transition programs for incoming ninth graders
The program aims to create a supportive academic and social environment for ninth grade students, addressing both their educational and developmental needs.
