Apply for School Construction Grants

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School construction grant application overview

The Office of Grants Administration (OGA) administers all Connecticut public school constriction grants. The application process relies heavily on the timing and accuracy of submitted documentation. To ensure that the grant application process occurs efficiently, OGA requires towns and regional school districts to submit necessary documentation suitably and appropriately.

School construction grant funding is available to the following entities:

  • Connecticut towns and municipalities
  • Regional School Districts
  • Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs)

The information on this page will help applicants ensure they have the proper documentation and follow the correct application process.


How to apply

Applications should be submitted using superintendent user accounts through Core-CT at the state comptroller’s Vendor Resources website.

Superintendents should log in using the “Vendor Self-Serve” instructions at the bottom of the screen.

All local and regional school districts have a municipal or district Core-CT administrator who can create user accounts.

Districts' Core-CT administrators may request the creation of a Core-CT account for their superintendent. If you are unaware of who your municipal Core-CT administrator is, please contact the OGA office at DAS.GrantsAdministration@ct.gov.

For detailed instructions on how to apply in Core-CT access the following link.

Using the Core-CT Grant Application System (CT.gov)

Please Note: Applications and any documents and communication submitted to DAS in relation to an application may be subject to disclosure to the public under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Chapter 14 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the “FOI Act”). Applicants who believe that documents within the application may be exempt from disclosure should: (1) mark any such documents as “Confidential” prior to uploading to CORE-CT; and (2) email DAS.GrantsAdministration@ct.gov with the project name, event ID to which the application was submitted, and the reason(s) supporting exemption with references to applicable provisions of the FOI Act. Documents marked “Confidential” may be disclosed in response to a request for records under the FOI Act if the Commissioner determines that an exemption is not warranted, or if the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission orders the agency to disclose the documents.

Please contact the OGA staff at DAS.GrantsAdministration@ct.gov if you have any questions.


School Construction Documents and Forms

School Construction Grant Application

The grant application can be found in the Core-CT Central Accounts Payable Supplier Portal

For specific instructions on applications submissions through Core-CT, view the instructions page.

Applicants are also required to include an estimate of probable costs through the Public School Construction Cost Database (PSCCD).

Supplemental Forms