School Counselor Corps Grant Program (SCCGP)
Forecasted
The School Counselor Corps Grant Program boosts research-based counseling in Colorado schools to improve graduation, readiness, and student support, funded by the Colorado Department of Education.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Four-year grants; recent annual appropriations ~$10M statewide; typical site awards vary by cohort and site needs.
Summary: Supports Colorado schools in expanding effective counseling services to improve graduation rates and student postsecondary and workforce readiness.
Key Information: This is a competitive, state-funded program for Colorado K-12 education providers; eligibility and priorities apply.
Description
The School Counselor Corps Grant Program (SCCGP) is a state-funded, competitive initiative administered by the Colorado Department of Education. Its primary goal is to increase the availability and effectiveness of school-based counseling in K-12 schools across Colorado, with a focus on improving graduation rates, postsecondary preparation, and workforce readiness. The program provides multiyear funding to eligible education providers to hire licensed school counselors, implement data-driven programming, and support work-based learning opportunities. SCCGP emphasizes comprehensive counseling addressing academic, career, and personal/social needs, while working to close achievement gaps and improve attendance, engagement, and postsecondary outcomes.
