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Find similar grantsIntent to Apply/eligibility due Nov 30, 2026; full GAINS application due Jan 15, 2027 4pm
Charter School Facility Assistance Program is sponsored by Colorado Department of Education. State-administered funding program designed to help eligible charter schools secure, construct, or improve school facilities and address capital construction needs.
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Charter School Facility Assistance Program - Colorado Department of Education search-form#clearSearch'> CDE Blank Default Post - When There Are No Closures or Notices search-form#clearSearch'> Charter School Facility Assistance Program 2026-2027 Charter School Facility Assistance Program (SFIG) Please carefully review the full Request for Application document for program eligibility and requirements.
Applications will be submitted through CDE's Grant Administration Implementation and Navigation System (GAINS) Cycle 3 Request for Application (RFA) Document Application Training Material FA Program Dashboard - coming soon- Program Support Office Hours Charter schools (authorized by a School District or the Colorado Charter School Institute) benefiting from these funds must meet the "federal definition of charter school" as defined in section 4310(2) of the ESEA .
This definition of a “charter school,” requires that a school be a public school operated under public supervision and direction. An eligible charter school must be serving students in the 2026-27 school year and is currently authorized by an “authorized public charter agency” as defined in section 4310(1) of the ESEA .
In Colorado, an “authorized public charter agency” is either a school district or the Colorado Charter School Institute and will serve as the charter school’s fiscal agent. Enrollment policy includes a lottery if more students apply than can be admitted. Must qualify to receive state funds under the Charter School Capital Construction (CSCC) Program.
Online charter schools are not eligible for federal or state facility programs.
Application Information Webinar: Monday, November 2, 2026 Register Here: ZOOM Link from 11-12:30pm Intent to Apply Launch: Monday, October 12, 2026 Intent to Apply and Eligibility Due Date: Monday, November 30, 2026 Narrative and Budget Sections Launch: Monday, December 7, 2026 GAINS Application Due Date: Friday, January 15, 2027 at 4pm CDE Review Period: Monday, January 18-Friday, January 29, 2027 Award Notifications: Early February Post-Award Webinar (mandatory for construction projects): Tuesday, February 16, 2027 Register Here: Zoom Link from 11-12:30pm Grant Award Letters: Will be released on a rolling basis, contingent on submissions.
We will be offering regular office hours on Zoom to offer support in completing the application in GAINS as well as answering any questions that may arise. If the following dates and times do not work for you, please reach out to schedule an individual session. $7,524,205.
00 is available for the 2026-2027 federal fiscal year for eligible charter schools using a per-pupil formula. Funds must be expended by Sunday, September 30, 2027. Available federal funds in subsequent years will decrease over time as state match increases in the state facility aid program ( Charter School Capital Construction Program ).
Available federal funds will be the following: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025: $9,408,866 October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026: $11,416,134 October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027: $7,524,205.
00 October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2028: $ 4,900,000 October 1, 2028 – September 30, 2029: $ 2,450,000 * Funding in subsequent years for eligible schools is contingent upon continued federal funding and upon awardees meeting all grant, fiscal, and reporting requirements. Under section 4304(k)(2)(C) of the ESEA , Colorado must provide a state share of the total cost for the SFIG program.
In 2024, the Colorado General Assembly authorized additional state funds ($65. 5 Million) to the Charter School Capital Construction (CSCC) Program over the school years 2024-25 through 2028-29 to meet the state share requirement for this award through the passage of House Bill 24-1448.
NOTE : Eligible charter schools that receive funds under this federal program will use their state CSCC funds in accordance with federal and state compliance. A charter school that receives funds under the program shall use the funds for facilities in accordance with section 4304(k) of the ESEA .
This program is a reimbursement program, which means awardees will be reimbursed following proof of expenditures on allowable, approved activities. Purchase of building or land. Preparing drawings and specifications for school facilities projects; Repairing, renovating, or altering school facilities; Extending school facilities; Erecting or building school facilities; and Inspections or supervision related to school facilities.
Renovation of an existing school facility. Debt service on a school facility. Complete the GAINS Access Form Once CDE processes the request, applicants will be instructed to complete the application in GAINS Complete Intent to Apply and Eligibility Section in GAINS *For step-by-step help in completing part I of the application, please use program guidance .
Change application status to "Draft Completed" by new deadline Monday, November 30, 2026 . *CDE program staff will review eligibility of applicants and determine the allocations based on preliminary 2026-27 October Count numbers. On or after Monday, December 7, 2026 , return to the GAINS application to complete Narrative and Budget sections of the application.
*For step-by-step help in completing part II of the application, please use program guidance . Change application status to "Draft Completed" . The application will need to get approvals from Authorizer representatives to be deemed complete.
Applications must be at "LEA Authorized Representative Approved" by 4:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2027. For questions about GAINS access, role assignment, etc., contact Kim Burnham at burnham_k@cde. state.
co. us For questions about budget codes, fiscal deadlines, etc., contact Werner Hagemann at hagemann_w@cde. state.
co. us For questions about the FA Program deadlines, and technical assistance, contact Kriselda Craven at craven_k@cde. state.
co. us For questions about eligibility (enrollment, charter affiliation), contact Paola Paga at paga_p@cde. state.
co. us Please note: We are currently updating our website for improved accessibility and navigation and as a result, some links may be broken and resources unavailable. Please email soc@cde.
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Thank you for your patience. Janyse Skalla , 720-760-0865 Renee Martinez, 720-765-6388 Colorado Department of Education General Inquiries - Contact CDE
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Charter schools authorized by a Colorado school district or the Colorado Charter School Institute meeting the federal definition of a charter school. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $7,524,205 total available, per-pupil formula reimbursement. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Charter School Facility Assistance Program are due January 15, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Charter School Facility Assistance Program is funded by Colorado Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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