The U.S. Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $479,335 Formula Grant under the Rural Education program (CFDA 84.358) to the Board of Education Colorado to provide financial assistance and improve the quality of teaching and learning in rural, low-income school districts across the state.
Through this Formula Grant and associated subawards, the Board of Education Colorado has provided funding to support a range of educational services and programs delivered by local school districts, including Title I instruction, special education, English language learning, after-school activities, educator training, data systems, school nutrition programs, and literacy initiatives. Key sub-awardees include East Otero School District, Alamosa Public Schools, Rocky Ford School District, and other rural and low-income districts across Colorado.