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Announcements
GAINS User Feedback Survey (1/27/2026)

The Colorado Department of Education’s (CDE) Grants Program Administration (GPA) Unit is seeking feedback from users on grant and award applications, fund requests, and other related collections processed through the Grants Administration Implementation and Navigation System (GAINS). Users are asked to submit feedback through this survey form between January 27 and February 27.  

GPA will use the feedback received to inform future features, functions, and process enhancements in GAINS. Please reach out at GAINS@cde.state.co.us for any questions about the survey. 

GAINS Grants and Awards Calendar (1/12/2026)

The following Funding Applications have upcoming opening or closing dates in GAINS. Click the link below to visit the program website for more information about the grant.

To access any of the upcoming grants, click on your district name above and then select the grant you wish to apply for. The links below do not direct you to the application. 

  • Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) - January 8, 2026 - March 2, 2026
    For more information about this program, visit the BEST Grant Application Page.

  • Early Literacy Grant: Professional Development - January 12, 2026 - February 25, 2026
    For more information about this program, visit the ELG: PD webpage.

  • Ninth Grade Success - January 12, 2026 - February 24, 2026
    For more information about this program, visit the NGS program webpage.

  • School Counselor Corps Grant Program - December 1, 2025 - February 26, 2026
    For more information about this program, visit the SCCGP webpage.

  • School Health Professional Grant - February 11, 2026 - March 30, 2026
    For more information about this program, visit the SHPG webpage.

  • Title II, Part A Reallocated Funds Grant - January 15, 2026 - February 26, 2026
    For more information about this program, visit the Consolidated Application webpage.

  • Title III, Part A Reallocated Funds Grant - January 15, 2026 - February 26, 2026
    For more information about this program, visit the Consolidated Application webpage.

  • Title IV, Part A Reallocated Funds Grant - January 15, 2026 - February 26, 2026
    For more information about this program, visit the Consolidated Application webpage.

The following Application Supplements have upcoming opening or closing dates in GAINS. Click the link below to visit the program website for more information about the grant.

  • There are no Application Supplements currently open.

View the Grants and Awards Forecast or visit the program pages linked above for more information on these and other upcoming opportunities.

Reminders
Non-District Organization Access to GAINS (12/1/2025)

Non-district organizations, such as Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Facility Schools, or Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs), should use the Non-District Organization GAINS Access Form to request access to GAINS.

Charter School personnel needing access to GAINS (or updates to current user roles) should use the Charter School GAINS Access Form. Please note that, although Charter Schools will be able to login and submit their own applications through GAINS, they will still need to identify an LEA Fiscal Representative and LEA Authorized Representative from their authorizing district or the Charter School Institute. Changes to users from authorizing districts who need access to the Charter School profiles can also be submitted through this form.

GAINS Resources (9/3/2024)
New to GAINS or just looking for a quick answer to a question? Try out the following resources!
  • Bi-Weekly Office Hours - GPA hosts bi-weekly office hours for your GAINS questions, every other Tuesday, from 12:30-1 pm.
  • GAINS Training Resources - Recordings, materials and links from previous and future system overview training opportunities
  • Help Desk Ticket - Stuck and not sure how to proceed in GAINS? Submit a Help Desk Ticket.
  • Grant and Award Contacts - Find the GAINS Administrator contact and Program contact for the various grants and awards offered through GAINS. 
  • GAINS Bug Tracker - Experiencing an issue with GAINS? Check out the GAINS Bug Tracker to see if it is a known issue. If not, please report the issue to GAINS@cde.state.co.us. 
Trouble logging in?
  • CDE IdM Password Reset - Use this link to reset your CDE IdM Password (Districts BOCES, and CDE Staff, use this one)
  • Native Login Password Reset - Use this link to reset your Non-District, Native Login Password (Charter Schools and Community-Based Organizations, use this one)