School Counselor Corps Grant Program (SCCGP)
Forecasted
School Counselor Corps Grant Program (SCCGP) supports Colorado education providers in expanding school counseling and postsecondary preparation to improve graduation rates and readiness for further education.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Four-year grant: $30,000–$50,000 per funded LEP in Year 1; up to $90,000 per funded school annually in Years 2–4
Summary: Supports Colorado education providers in expanding school counseling, postsecondary preparation, and work-based learning opportunities.
Key Information: Years 2–4 require funding 1.0 licensed school counselor FTE per funded site.
Description
The School Counselor Corps Grant Program (SCCGP) is a state-funded, competitive program administered by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). It helps eligible education providers expand effective school-based counseling for elementary and secondary students, increase graduation rates, and help students prepare for, apply to, and continue into postsecondary education. The program also supports work-based learning awareness, education, and opportunities.
Through four-year grants, SCCGP supports licensed school counselors in developing data-driven programming addressing students’ academic success, career success, and personal and social needs. Its priorities include reducing student-to-counselor ratios, strengthening partnerships, and expanding postsecondary preparation. Comprehensive school counseling is intended to close achievement gaps and improve attendance, academic performance, and postsecondary outcomes.
