Quality Teacher Recruitment Grant Program
Funds organizations partnering with Colorado schools to recruit, train, and retain effective teachers in hard-to-staff areas, with a focus on measurable student outcomes and program evaluation.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates: Closed for 2026-27 (open only to current or previous applicants) | Next anticipated open call: TBA
Funding Amounts: $32.5 million awarded since 2013; typical grants awarded for two-year cycles; 100% match required.
Summary: Supports organizations collaborating with Colorado schools to recruit, train, and retain highly qualified teachers in hard-to-staff areas.
Key Information: 2026-27 application is not open to new applicants; only current or prior cycle applicants may apply.
Description
The Quality Teacher Recruitment Grant Program is designed to address persistent teacher shortages in Colorado's hardest-to-staff regions. It provides funding to organizations—including educator preparation programs—that work in partnership with school districts or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to recruit, select, train, and retain highly qualified teachers. The program aims to improve student outcomes by ensuring that effective educators are placed and supported in schools where recruitment and retention have historically been challenging. Funding also supports third-party evaluation to assess program impact.
