Listed below, you'll find information regarding the BEST Grant process and additional resources to meet all of your capital costruction 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 (PDF) Grantee Guide Tutorial (Webinar)
- 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 by calling 303-239-4600 or clicking on the following link: Obtaining a Building Permit
Other Factors Which Could Affect Your Project
- BEST Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) Guidelines(pdf)
- BEST Safety/Security Grant Supplemental Questionnaire(word)
- BEST Capital Renewal Policy(pdf)
- High Performance Certification Program (HPCP)
- Important Roofing Information
Additional Resources
