Early Childhood in Colorado
In Colorado, early intervention specialists play a critical role in supporting young children at risk of experiencing poor outcomes due to disabilities, developmental delays, or challenging life circumstances. Through early identification and responsive care, these professionals help ensure that issues are addressed before they become long-term barriers.
Additionally, these specialists take a preventative approach by working closely with families and educators. By tailoring strategies to each child’s unique needs, they create individualized plans that support both developmental growth and school readiness.
As a result, their work improves educational outcomes and promotes equity for children across Colorado. By fostering collaboration and delivering specialized support, early intervention specialists help lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Ultimately, they make a lasting impact on Colorado’s vision for inclusive, high-quality early childhood education.
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Colorado College Responsibilities Grant (CCRG)
Amount: $600 per semester
Offered to post-secondary students that are in financial need, the Colorado College Responsibility Student Grant (formerly the Colorado Student Grant) is awarded to undergraduates and is funded jointly by the state and federal government.
Eligibility is determined by information provided on the FAFSA application and the amount awarded depends on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) with a maximum cap of $600 per semester.
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been in existence since 1944 and is the most distinguished organization supporting education for African Americans. It provides grants, scholarships, and fellowships for students that attend predominantly black colleges and also contributes to African American educational programs and organizations on a local level.
Although Hispanics are great in number, they are under-represented on college campuses and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) helps in giving productive Spanish speaking individuals access to a college education. The HSF is the nationís leading Hispanic higher education fund and offers scholarships, outreach and educational programs to prepare students for college expectations.
Latin America Educational Foundation is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for Coloradoís Hispanic community.
The American Indian College Fund encourages college education accessibility while encouraging cultural awareness and community pride. There are over 250 federally recognized tribes in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada and 30 accredited tribal colleges and universities that are supported by this organization.
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) provides financial assistance for Pacific Islander and Asian Americans who want to attend college but lack the funds to do so. The APIASF scholarships range from $2,500 to $5,000 and are supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which is known for supporting education for everyone regardless of ethnicity and financial circumstances.
Amount: up to $2,500
White Rose Scholarship Foundation assists Colorado’s GLBT community in furthering their education and career options. The scholarship is part of the Imperial Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire and awards up to $2,500.
Amount: $5,000
The Greenhouse Scholars Scholarship is designed for overachieving students that have gone through challenging situations and have a high degree of financial need. The program is to provide access and support so that they may continue to thrive and succeed in their communities.
Educator Scholarships & Grants
Amount: up to $4,000
The TEACH Grant was created by Congress in 2007 to attract students seeking an education degree to lower-income public and private schools to teach in high-needs courses. The maximum amount given is $4,000 and comes with contractual obligations that must be completed or the grant becomes a permanent loan and must be paid back with interest.
The Critical Colorado Career Graduate Grant Program
Amount: $5,000
The Critical Colorado Career Graduate Grant (formerly the College Graduate Grant) is also based on the FAFSA application information. A maximum of $5,000 is awarded for educational students studying to teach in a high-need field.
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To begin with, colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine a student’s eligibility for financial aid. As a result, assistance may include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.
In order to remain eligible, applicants must submit the FAFSA each year to maintain their financial aid status.
Specifically, the Federal Student Aid Estimator provides an estimate of how much aid a student may receive. In detail, these estimates are based on the Student Aid Index (SAI). Then, officials use this figure to determine federal student aid eligibility.
To begin with, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) offers Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans as federal student loans. In particular, ED designed these loans to help eligible students cover the cost of higher education.
For example, students may use this financial support to pay for expenses related to attending a four-year college or university, community college, or trade, career, or technical school.
A federal grant for undergraduate students with financial need.
Initially, direct PLUS Loans help cover education expenses that other financial aid does not pay for. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Education offers these loans to eligible graduate or professional students. In addition, they are available through schools that participate in the Direct Loan Program.
Firstly, this grant supports undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Specifically, the financial assistance office at each participating school administers it directly.
However, it is important to note that not all schools take part in this program.
Specifically, the program offers students part-time employment opportunities while they attend school. Moreover, it is open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who demonstrate financial need. Additionally, both full-time and part-time students are eligible to participate.
Moreover, participating schools administer the program and place a strong emphasis on civic education-related jobs. In particular, it prioritizes work connected to your course of study or civic engagement, whether on campus or in the community.
Educator Scholarships & Grants
Amount: $17,500
You may receive up to $17,500 in loan forgiveness if you were a highly qualified special education teacher at the elementary or secondary level. Accordingly, your primary responsibility was providing special education to children with disabilities.
Moreover, you must have taught students with disabilities that align with your area of special education training. In addition, you must have demonstrated strong knowledge and teaching skills in the curriculum areas you taught.
Amount: $4,000/yr
The TEACH Grant Program provides up to $4,000 per year in grants. In particular, it supports students who are completing or planning to complete the coursework required to start a career in teaching.
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Educator Career Development Grants
Amount: Up to $500
The Association of American Educators provides grants and scholarships for teachers. Specifically, grants can be used to purchase classroom supplies. Meanwhile, scholarships are available to support professional development.
The McCarthey-Dressman Education Foundation offers academic enrichment grants and teacher development grants.
Supports professional development projects that directly and significantly benefit teachers’ students. However, application requirements vary by state.
Offers grants for teachers. These grants help fund participation in professional development programs, including summer institutes, conferences, seminars, travel abroad, and action research.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms program helps U.S.-based educators bring international perspectives to their schools.
Specifically, it funds a one-year professional learning opportunity and an international exchange that lasts a few weeks.
The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation awards grants to individual teachers and groups of teachers.
They support the integration of innovative pedagogical strategies that promote critical inquiry.
Furthermore, such interventions should include observations on how these strategies impact students.
To help students in the education field afford higher education, the sponsor offers financial support.
They believe educators have the power to spark positive change in students’ lives and shape their futures. Applicants must be current college students majoring in education.
Classroom Grants
Amount: $250 – $1,000+
The Arts Fund supports art education at all levels.
Amount: $250 – $1,000+
The Social-Emotional Wellness Fund supports teachers in addressing their students’ social-emotional wellness.
Amount: $250 – $1,000+
The Inclusive Classroom Fund provides educators with the supplies they need to meet the diverse needs of their students.
Amount: $250 – $1,000+
The Racial Equity in Schools Fund supports students and teachers of color by providing flexible funding for essential resources.
This includes multicultural books, professional development opportunities, school supplies, and financial support for equity-focused initiatives.
Amount: $250 – $1,000+
The STEM Fund supports science, technology, engineering, and math initiatives.
Amount: Up to $5,000
This program offers grants for K–12 educators to fund large special projects in their classrooms. Importantly, there are no restrictions on the project subject. However, each project must benefit more than fifteen students.
Amount: Up to $1,000
The P. Buckley Moss Foundation offers funding for art supplies, with a special focus on students who learn differently.
Amount: $2,000 to $25,000
Sponsored by Voya Financial, the Voya Unsung Heroes awards fund effective and innovative projects that improve student learning.
Amount: Two large supply boxes
Each teacher served will receive two large boxes of core school supplies. These supplies are designed to last for at least one semester. Each box includes pencils, pencil pouches, folders, notebooks, sharpeners, erasers, rulers, and pens.
In addition, items are tailored to grade level. For example, younger grades receive crayons and markers, while older students get highlighters and colored pencils.
Amount: up to $750
The grant will provide funds for materials, equipment, and other resources. In particular, it supports projects that would otherwise not be covered by the school’s budget.
Amount: $500
AAE Foundation grants can be used for books, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, audio-visual equipment, and lab materials.
They may also cover other approved supplies or projects. However, funds must be spent within one year of the application deadline.
Teachers post their needs on the Donors Choose website and donors—both private individuals and big-name retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy—decide which requests to fund.
The purpose of the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities (ETechM2) Program is to improve outcomes for children with disabilities.
It does this by (1) promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology, and (2) supporting educational activities designed to provide value in the classroom.
In addition, it (3) funds captioning and video description suitable for classroom use, and (4) ensures children with disabilities receive accessible educational materials in a timely manner.
Amount: $500.00
The Special Education Resource Grants Program has delivered numerous benefits. As a result, it provides teachers with valuable resources to help students maximize their skills. In many cases, these resources have enabled students to read, write, and even speak for the first time.
Amount: $1,000
The Awesome Foundation is a global community dedicated to promoting creativity and innovation.
Founded during the long summer days of 2009 in Boston, the foundation awards $1,000 grants—no strings attached—to support unique projects and their creators. At each chapter, funds are pooled from around ten self-organizing “micro-trustees.”
These contributions are then given directly to recipients in cash, check, or even gold doubloons.