The BEST Grant Process & Beyond

Listed below, you'll find information regarding the BEST Grant process and additional resources to meet all of your capital construction needs.

Steps to Take Before Applying for a BEST Grant

• View the BEST Grant FAQ page, a comprehensive guide to BEST.
• Contact your Regional Program Manager to schedule a site visit and get started with planning for your BEST grant.

Planning is an essential component of a BEST grant. Here are several tools to help guide you through the planning process. Please refer to the BEST Grant Program FAQ for additional information.

• BEST Consultant/Contractor Selection Guidelines (PDF)
• BEST Owner's Representative Job Description (PDF)
• Public School Facilities Master Plan Guidelines (PDF)

For RFQ/P templates and assistance, please contact your Regional Program Manager.

The BEST Grant Application Process

• BEST Grant Application Information
• How Matching Percentages are Calculated (PDF)
• Current BEST Grant Cycle Timeline (PDF)

Once a Grant Application is Awarded

• Grantee Guide for Cash Grants (PDF)
• Grantee Guide for Lease Purchase Grants (PDF)
• Capital Construction Procurement
• Contracting for BEST Projects

All public schools in the State of Colorado are required to obtain permits and inspections through a State permitting process. The Division of Fire Prevention and Control is the responsible agency for issuing public school permits. You can contact them at 303-239-4600 or clicking this link: Obtaining a Building Permit

Other Factors Which Could Affect Your Project

• BEST Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) Guidelines (PDF)
• BEST Safety/Security Grant Supplemental Questionnaire (Word)
• BEST Capital Renewal Policy (PDF)
• High Performance Certification Program (HPCP)
• Important Roofing Information

Additional Resources

• Safety and Security Facility Information
• Helpful Technology Links

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.

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