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Colorado Charter Schools Program Grant Funding Awards

Below is the charter school name, authorizer name, and annual dollar amount funded by the Colorado Charter Schools Program (CCSP) by grant year from 2010-2011 to 2023-2024. Please note that the funding announcements below are schools who received a CCSP provisional award and may or may not have received Final Grant Approval to spend the awarded amount. For more specific information, please email soc@cde.state.co.us with your inquiry. 

The list below includes the charter schools that were recommended for funding under the Federal Public Charter Schools Program, Title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as authorized under Every Student Success Act (ESSA). 

2023-2024

 

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2022-2023

 

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2021-2022

 

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2020-2021

 

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2019-2020

 

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The list below includes the charter schools that were recommended for funding under the Federal Public Charter Schools Program, Title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as authorized under No Child Left Behind (NCLB). 

2018-2019

COMPETITION AWARDEES

Charter School Name

Length of Award

School District Name

Dollars Funded

Ascent Classical Academy Flatirons

3-year

Boulder Valley School District

$229,250

Aurora Community Schools

3-year

Aurora Public Schools

$229,250

AXIS International Academy

3-year

Charter School Institute

$229,250

Colorado Skies Academy

3-year

Cherry Creek Schools

$229,250

Coperni 3

3-year

Charter School Institute

$229,250

Empower Community High School

3-year

Aurora Public Schools

$229,250

The CUBE

3-year

Denver Public Schools

$229,250

Villa Bella Expeditionary

3-year

Pueblo County District 70

$229,250

   

TOTAL

$1,834,000

*High scoring school

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2017-2018

COMPETITION AWARDEES

Charter School Name

Length of Award

School District Name

Dollars Funded

5280 High School*

3-year

Denver Public Schools

$247,750

Apex Community School

3-year

Douglas County Schools

$229,250

Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

3-year

Douglas County Schools

$229,250

Colorado High School Charter GES

2-year

Denver Public Schools

$346,905

Colorado Military Academy

2-year

Charter School Institute

$346,905

Compass Community Collaborative School

3-year

Poudre School District

$229,250

Liberty Tree Academy

3-year

Falcon District 49

$229,250

Rocky Mountain Preparatory Schools 4

3-year

Denver Public Schools

$229,250

Spacious Skies Charter School

3-year

Colorado Springs District 11

$229,250

Thomas MacLaren State Charter School*

3-year

Charter School Institute

$247,750

   

TOTAL

$2,564,810

*High scoring school

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2016-2017

COMPETITION AWARDEES

Charter School Name

Length of Award

School District Name

Dollars Funded

Academy of Advanced Learning

3-year

Aurora Public Schools

$195,000

Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

3-year

Charter School Institute

$196,500

Doral Academy of Colorado

2-year

Jefferson County Public Schools

$216,503

Great Work Montessori School

3-year

Jefferson County Public Schools

$196,500

Heritage Heights Academy

2-year

Cherry Creek Schools

$111,208

Monument View Montessori Charter

3-year

Charter School Institute

$120,000

Mountain Middle School

3-year

Charter School Institute

$90,000

Pagosa Peak Open School

3-year

Archuleta School District 50JT

$135,000

Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences Fulton Heights

3-year

Pueblo City Schools 60

$196,500

Renaissance Secondary School

3-year

Douglas County Schools

$196,500

Rocky Mountain Preparatory Schools Fletcher Campus *

3-year

Denver Public Schools

$215,000

The Boys School of Denver

3-year

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

The Juniper School *

3-year

Durango School District

$215,000

Vega Collegiate Academy Charter School

3-year

Aurora Public Schools

$196,500

   

TOTAL

$2,476,711

*High scoring school

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2015-2016

START-UP APPLICANTS

Charter School Name

Length of Award

School District Name

Dollars Funded

Aman STEAM Academy*

3-year

Aurora Public Schools

$215,000

Colorado Early College Fort Collins`

2-year

Charter School Institute

$296,500

DSST: Byers High School

3-year

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

DSST: Middle School 7

3-year

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

John Adams High School

3-year

Douglas County Schools

$196,500

Launch High School

3-year

Charter School Institute

$196,500

Laurus Collegiate Charter School*

3-year

Aurora Public Schools

$215,000

Mountain Village Montessori Charter School

3-year

Charter School Institute

$156,000

Near Northeast Community Engagement School

3-year

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

Parker Performing Arts School

3-year

Douglas County Schools

$196,500

Power Technical Early College*

3-year

Falcon District #49

$215,000

Salida Montessori Charter School`

2-year

Charter School Institute

$218,000

Tri-City Academy Charter School

3-year

Englewood/Sheridan SD

$196,500

University Prep – Steele Street

3-year

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

Windsor Charter Academy`

2-year

Weld Re-4 Windsor SD

$296,500

 

 

TOTAL

$3,184,000

*High scoring school

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2014-2015

TIER I – START-UP APPLICANTS

Charter School Name

School District Name

Dollars Funded

Addenbrooke Classical Academy Elementary

Jefferson County R-1

$196,500

Aspen Ridge Preparatory School, Middle School Expansion

St. Vrain Valley RE-1J

$192,000

Community Leadership Academy, Significant Expansion

Charter School Institute

$196,500

Compass Academy*

Denver Public School

$215,000

Cooperative Community Schools

Adams-Arapahoe 28J

$196,500

DSST: Cole High School

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

DSST: College View High School

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

Global Village Academy - DougCo

Douglas County RE 1

$196,500

Golden View Classical Academy*

Jefferson County R-1

$215,000

Innovation Charter School - Aurora

Adams-Arapahoe 28J

$196,500

Mt. Lamborn School of Arts and Science

Delta County 50(J)

$159,000

Paradox Valley School*

West End RE-2

$65,500

Power Technical & Trade Academy

Harrison 2

$196,500

REACH

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

RiseUp Community School

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

Rocky Mountain Prep: Southwest

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

Roots Elementary

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

Salida del Sol Academy

Greeley 6

$196,500

World Compass Academy

Douglas County RE 1

$196,500

 

TOTAL

$3,794,000

*High scoring school

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2013-2014

TIER I – START-UP APPLICANTS

Charter School Name

School District Name

Dollars Funded

Children's Kiva Montessori Charter School

Montezuma-Cortez RE-1

$189,000

Fort Collins Montessori School

Poudre School District

$196,500

Girls Athletic Leadership School (High School Expansion)

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

James Irwin Trade Academy

Harrison School District 2

$196,500

New Legacy Charter High School*

Charter School Institute (CSI)

$160,000

STRIVE Prep - SW Elementary 1

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

Vanguard Classical School (East Expansion) *

Aurora Public Schools

$215,000

World Compass Academy

Douglas County School District

$196,500

 

TOTAL

$1,546,500

*High scoring school

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TIER II – START-UP APPLICANTS

Initial grants are renewable for up to two consecutive years at the same annual award amount for schools that remain eligible and in good standing with the program.

Charter School Name

School District Name

Dollars Funded

Colorado Early Colleges - Douglas County

Douglas County School District

$196,500

DSST: Byers Middle School***

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

Highline Academy at Green Valley Ranch

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

Prospect Ridge Academy High School

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

$196,500

Two Rivers Community School

Charter School Institute (CSI)

$196,500

 

TOTAL

$823,000

***Conditional upon federal waiver

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2012-2013

TIER I – START-UP APPLICANTS

Charter School Name

School District Name

Dollars Funded

Academy 360*

Denver Public Schools

$215,000

Aspen View Academy*

Douglas County School District

$215,000

Atlas Preparatory High School* ***

Denver Public Schools

$215,000

Global Village Academy - Colorado Springs*

Charter School Institute (CSI)

$215,000

Global Village Academy - Fort Collins

Charter School Institute (CSI)

$196,500

James Irwin Charter Academy*

Charter School Institute (CSI)

$215,000

Monarch Montessori of Denver Charter

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

Montessori Del Mundo

Charter School Institute (CSI)

$196,500

Mountain Sage Community School*

Poudre School District

$215,000

STRIVE Prep Northwest High School* ***

Denver Public Schools

$215,000

STRIVE Prep Science Math and Arts Academy (SMART)***

Denver Public Schools

$196,500

 

TOTAL

$2,291,000

*High scoring school

***Conditional upon federal waiver

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TIER II – START-UP APPLICANTS

Charter School Name

School District Name

Dollars Funded

Addenbrooke Classical School

Jefferson County Public Schools

$196,500

Downtown Denver Expeditionary School*

Denver Public Schools

$215,000

Juniper Ridge Community School

Mesa County Valley School District #51

$196,500

Mountain Song Community School*

Charter School Institute (CSI)

$215,000

 

TOTAL

$823,000

*High scoring school

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2011-2012

TIER I – START-UP APPLICANTS

Charter School Name

School District Name

Dollars Funded

DSST – Cole ***

Denver Public Schools

$195,000

Loveland Classical Schools

Thompson School District

$195,000

Rocky Mountain Preparatory*

Denver Public Schools

$215,000

Sims-Fayola International Academy

Denver Public Schools

$195,000

 

TOTAL

$800,000

*Highest scoring school

***Conditional upon federal waiver

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 TIER II – START-UP APPLICANTS

Charter School Name

School District Name

Dollars Funded

West Denver Prep – Montbello

Denver Public Schools

$195,000

West Denver Prep – Green Valley Ranch

Denver Public Schools

$195,000

Union Colony Elementary School

Weld County School District 6

$195,000

Colorado Early Colleges – Fort Collins**

Charter School Institute (CSI)

$195,000

 

TOTAL

$780,000

**Conditional

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2010-2011

TIER I – START-UP APPLICANTS

Charter School Name

School District Name

Dollars Funded

Aspen Ridge Preparatory School

St. Vrain Valley School District

$195,000

Ben Franklin Academy

Douglas County School District

$195,000

Denver Language School

Denver Public Schools

$195,000

Eagle Ridge Academy

Brighton 27J School District

$195,000

Foundations Academy

Brighton 27J School District

$195,000

Global Village Academy – Northglenn

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

$195,000

GOALS Charter Academy

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

$195,000

Independence High School

Denver Public Schools

$195,000

Lotus School for Excellence at Longmont

St. Vrain Valley School District

$195,000

Prospect Ridge Academy

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

$195,000

Skyvista Charter School

St. Vrain Valley School District

$195,000

SOAR II**

Denver Public Schools

$195,000

STEM School

Douglas County School District

$195,000

University Preparatory School*

Denver Public Schools

$215,000

 

TOTAL

$2,750,000

*Highest scoring school

**Conditional upon revision

TIER II – START-UP APPLICANTS

Charter School Name

School District Name

Dollars Funded

Mountain Middle School

Charter School Institute (CSI)

$195,000

 

TOTAL

$195,000

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