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Capital Construction Online Grant Application Process
BEST Grant Application is now CLOSED and applications are under review.
Applicants may view their FY 2019-2020 BEST Grant Application here
COVID-19 UPDATE: The review and approval process for Fiscal Year 21 BEST applications will continue. Current applicants should be on the lookout for emails with specific information on how project review and approval will be restructured for this grant round.
The in-person meeting that was scheduled for May 12-15 in Denver has been cancelled. CDE staff are working with the Capital Construction Assistance Board on alternatives that will work for everyone involved.
Webinar Information
- A webinar walkthrough of the 2020 BEST Grant Application was held on January 7, 2020, at 1 pm.
Grant Cycle Timeline
Budget
Sample Application and Contracts
Waiver Applications
Waiver applications include calculated data specific to each applicant and provided by Division Staff. Please contact your Regional Program Manager for assistance.
- Sample School District & BOCES Waiver Application (Word)
- Sample Charter School Waiver Application (Word)
Evaluation
Other Information:
- Charter school considering applying for BEST? Read these important details for charter schools (Word)
- Public School Facility Construction Guidelines
- Syncplicity Instructions
For more information or if an alternative version of a document is needed, please contact BESTSchools@cde.state.co.us or call 303-866-2153.
Financial information on schools and districts throughout Colorado. Learn more about financial transparency.
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March 27, 2020
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