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Funder Type
State Government
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IT Classification
B - Readily funds technology as part of an award
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Authority
Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
Summary
Colorado's School Counselor Corps Grant Program is a state funded, competitive, four-year grant that is designed to distribute funds to eligible education providers pursuant to C.R.S. 22-91-101 through 22-91-105.
The goals of the program are to:
- Increase the availability of effective school-based counseling to help increase the state graduation rate and increase the percentage of students who appropriately prepare for, apply to, and continue into postsecondary education; and
- Support work-based learning awareness, education, and opportunities.
The SCCG program focuses efforts on hiring licensed school counselors to develop and implement data-driven programming that supports students':
- Academic
- Career
- Personal/social needs
Through decreased student-to-school-counselor ratios, enhanced partnerships, and increased postsecondary preparation programming, the SCCG program facilitates:
- Closing the achievement gap
- Improving student outcomes in attendance, academic performance, and postsecondary success.
Colorado's licensed school counselors hold a master's or higher degree in School Counseling.
History of Funding
Past grantees may be viewed here: https://www.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/sccg-current-grantees
Additional Information
Funds may be used to supplement and not supplant any monies currently being used to provide school counseling positions and/or activities.
Allowable activities include:
- Licensed school counselor salaries and benefits for site-base, districtwide, or BOCES-wide positions;
- Grant related travel to in-person required trainings and professional development;
- Career awareness and postsecondary preparatory services;
- Professional development;
- School counseling program development and implementation; and
- Consulting services.
Funds may not be used for the following (including, but not limited to):
- Capital equipment;
- Building improvements, construction, or maintenance;
- Indirect costs, or incentives for students and or staff; or
- FTE related to non-school counseling positions (i.e., school psychologists, social workers, clinical counselors).
Eligibility Details
Local Education Providers (LEPs) are eligible to apply for this opportunity. An eligible LEP is:
- A School District;
- A Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES);
- A Charter School authorized by a School District; or
- A Charter School authorized by the Charter School Institute.
Note: Applications will not be accepted from individual non-charter schools and must be authorized and submitted through the LEP. Only one application will be considered per LEP.
Deadline Details
Intent to Apply notifications (strongly encouraged by not required) were due by Thursday, February 29, 2024. Applications were due through GAINS by Thursday, March 7, 2024, by 4 pm.
Award Details
The anticipated level of funding available for the 2024-2025 school year is approximately $600,000 for grant awards. Priority consideration will be given to Local Education Providers (LEPs) with schools that have not been previously funded. In the first year of the four-year grant cycle, individual awards will range between $30,000 and $50,000. The first year of the grant is developmental and will focus on an intentional data review, creation of SMART goals, program development, and direct services. In the second, third, and fourth years of the grant, successful grantees may request up to $90,000 per funded school for implementation and increase of school counseling services. There is a limit of six funded sites per application based on state allocations. The final funding amount will be based on identified need as determined by the development year report.
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