Governors emergency education relief fund

The U.S. Department of Education awarded the Colorado Governor's Office a $19.4 million Formula Grant under the Education Stabilization Fund program (CFDA 84.425) on January 8, 2021. The grant is intended to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic through September 30, 2022.

Through sub-awards, the funding will support various education services. Colorado's Board of Education will receive $4.1 million to purchase academic materials and supplies for teachers. A $2.8 million sub-award was made to the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe to develop a comprehensive STEAM program integrated with Ute culture. Other sub-awards include $2 million to Pueblo Community College for distance learning, $2.2 million to Adams 14 schools for career and technical education partnerships, and smaller amounts to additional recipients for services such as restorative practices, skills training, and online learning support across rural areas. The grant aims to address challenges from the pandemic through these academic resources and programs.