External Grant Opportunities

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education (CHSE) Mini Grant Program

• This small funding opportunity (up to $10,000) is for Colorado public schools, school districts, boards of cooperative services, charter schools, or institute charter schools to support current and/or future youth comprehensive human sexuality education efforts. 
• Timeline
  • Application  Deadline May 9, 2025, 5:00 PM MST
• Please see the CHSE webpage for more information and guidelines.

U.S Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Grant Opportunity

• The purpose of SVPP funds is to improve security at schools and on school grounds in the jurisdiction of the grantee through evidence-based school safety programs and technology.
• Timeline
  • The COPS Office will host an informational webinar on the School Violence Prevention Program on May 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET. Register Here!
  • Grants.gov SF-424 Deadline June 18, 2025, 4:59 PM ET.
  • Application JustGrants Application  Deadline June 26, 2025, 4:59 PM, ET.
• Please see the SVPP webpage for more information and guidelines.

Colorado Division Of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Office of Prevention and Security Preventing-Identity Based Violence (PIBV) Grant Program

• The purpose of PIBV funds is to support the creation of promising, innovative, and sustainable approaches to prevention both online and in local communities.
• Timeline
  • Application  Deadline May 16, 2025, 5:00 PM MDT
• Please see the PIBV webpage for more information and guidelines.

Colorado Department of Education, School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program

• Colorado Commissioner of Education Susana Córdova announced the Colorado Department of Education will receive a $1.6 million grant each year for five years from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance mental health services for students across the state. 
• “The School-Based Mental Health Services Grant will support schools to hire more counselors and mental health professionals. It will provide funding to hire new workers, keep existing ones in their jobs and help some switch careers to work in schools. The grant includes funding for stipends, training for graduate-level school-based mental health supervisors, and developing pathways for clinic-based mental health professionals to transition to school-based roles.”

Attend the Grant Information Session for more information on May 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Register Here!