Capital Construction

About Us

A branch of CDE, the Division of Capital Construction has developed a series of programs and resources for capital construction funding as well as technical assistance for school districts, traditional public schools, charter schools, BOCES, and the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind.

FY2023-24 BEST Grant Round

Please Note: All potential FY23-24 applicants must notify BEST of intent to apply by completing a Grant Manager Registration. The deadline to submit has been extended to close of business December 2, 2022.

View the FY23-24 Grant Round Announcement (Word)

Opportunities and Announcements:

The CCAB will hold a Rule Making Hearing on Thursday, November 17, 2022 1:00pm-3:30pm during their monthly CCAB Meeting.
- Rule Making Hearing Public Notice (PDF)
Congratulations to Jane Crisler and Wendy Wyman for their recent re-nominations to the Chair and Vice Chair positions on the Capital Construction Assistance Board!

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BEST Video

In 2018 the Building Excellent Schools Today grant program celebrated 10 years of serving Colorado schools!

Since 2008 BEST has awarded approximately $3 billion in grants to more than 600 Colorado schools, improving health, safety and security for over 400,000 students.

With funding from The Colorado State Land Board, Colorado Lottery, marijuana excise tax, and local matching dollars, BEST continues to improve Colorado's educational environments through capital construction projects helping schools to realize CDE's vision that "All students graduate ready for college and careers, and are prepared to be productive citizens of Colorado."

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.