2022 RFPs

• Academic Office
• Bureau of Health, Nutrition and Family Services
• Office of Strategic Planning and Partnerships
• Turnaround Office

Academic Office

RFP: N/A

Connecticut Open Review Period for Reading Curricula Models and/or Programs

Purpose: The CSDE has established an open review period from May 4, 2022–May 25, 2022, to assist in the identification of Connecticut reading curricula models and/or programs. During the open review period, districts and publishers may submit recommendations for Grades Pre-Kindergarten–3 reading curricula models and/or programs to be considered for review by the CSDE, in consultation with the Reading Leadership Implementation Council. Based on their review, the CSDE will present at least five reading curricula models or programs to the Connecticut State Board of Education (Board) for review and consideration of approval. 

Date Posted: May 3, 2022
Deadline Date: May 25, 2022

Contact: irene.parisi@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6852

Bureau of Health, Nutrition and Family Services

RFP:836

School Mental Health Workers Grant
School Mental Health Workers Grant

Purpose: To assist Connecticut local and regional school districts in hiring and retaining additional school social workers, school psychologists, school counselors, school nurses, and licensed marriage and family therapists.

Pursuant to Section 7 of Public Act No. 22-116. (Previously in PA 22-80)

Date Posted: September 23, 2022 (Revised October 27, 2022)
Application Deadline: November 30, 2022 5:00 p.m.
Bidder's Conference: N/A

Contact: james.mandracchia@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6544

RFP:834

ARP ESSER Innovation After School Request for Proposals
ARP ESSER Innovation After School Rubric Appendix B
ARP ESSER Innovation After School eGMS Sample 

Purpose: To support innovative after school programs  for the next two school years (2023 and 2024). The grant application primarily focuses on creating new  and innovative after school programs to reach underserved target populations most impacted by COVID-19, while simultaneously building districts’ capacity through the assistance of local and community partnerships.

Date Posted: July 29, 2022
Application Deadline: September 6, 2022. Applications must be submitted in the CT Electronic Grant Management System (eGMS) 
Bidder's Conference: August 8th, 2022, 10:00 am to 11:30 am. If you are unable to attend, the webinar will be recorded and available afterwards. Use the registration link below to ensure you are emailed a link to the recording as soon as it becomes available.

Pre-registration is required

Contact: agnes.quinones@ct.gov and shelby.pons@ct.gov
Phone: 860-807-2103

Parent Trust Fund Request for Proposal
Parent Trust Fund Request for Proposal  

Date Posted: July 6, 2022
Application Deadline: August 8, 2022, Applications must be submitted in the CT Electronic Grant Management System (eGMS)
Bidder's Conference: July 11, 2022 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Contact: judy.carson@ct.gov
Phone: 860-807-2122

Office of Strategic Planning and Partnerships

RFP:001
2023-2024 Interdistrict Cooperative Grant Program  Word version

Purpose: To maintain a competitive grant program for the purpose of assisting local and regional boards of education, regional educational service centers and nonsectarian, nonprofit organizations with the establishment of interdistrict cooperative programs that increase student achievement and reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation. 

Date Posted: November 21, 2022 
Application Deadline: January 27, 2023 
Bidder's Conference: N/A  

Contact: janet.foster@ct.gov
Phone:(860) 713-6561

RFP: 838

Interdistrict Magnet School Academic and Social Support Athletic Programming Grant

Purpose: To support and encourage interdistrict magnet schools in the Sheff Region to improve compliance outcomes and students’ educational experiences through athletic programming.

Date Posted: October 21, 2022
Application Deadline: November 18, 2022
Bidder's Conference: N/A

Contact: katie.atkinson@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6773

RFP: 837
Request for Proposal for Magnet School Consulting Services  Word version
Questions and Answers Addendum

Purpose: The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) seeks qualified organizations that can demonstrate the capability and experience to serve as magnet school consultants for select interdistrict magnet school programs in the Greater Hartford Region as an advisory resource for theme development and programming, magnet evaluation and reformulation, and strategic planning for achieving diversity goals.

Date Posted: September 14, 2022
Application Deadline: November 7, 2022 
Letter of Intent deadline date: September 28, 2022 

Contact: Matthew.Venhorst@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6514

RFP: 835

Application for Interdistrict Magnet School Academic and Social Support Extracurricular Program Grant (Sheff Region) 2022-23
Application for Interdistrict Magnet School Academic and Social Support Extracurricular Program Grant (Sheff Region) 2022-23

Purpose: The purpose of the Interdistrict Magnet School Academic and Social Support Extracurricular Program Grant is to support Sheff interdistrict magnet schools in effective and meaningful ways to advance high quality programming that increases integrated educational opportunities and supports students and student learning. Extracurricular activities, enrichment programming, before and after school care, and other “extras” are important components of providing high quality, integrated school options that meet the CCP’s diversity goals and are fundamental to the appeal of school choice programs for many students and families. These “extras” are important considerations in family decision-making and round out the educational experience for students, especially at the higher grade levels, and, as such, the CSDE is committed to maintaining and expanding extracurricular opportunities at magnet schools. The grant seeks to support compliance with diversity goals, advance high-quality programming, and enhance students’ educational experience through extracurricular and enrichment opportunities for students. Extracurricular programming should not be limited to the particular theme of the magnet school but should incorporate opportunities to expand interests and experiences beyond the magnet theme.

Date Posted: August 12, 2022
Application Deadline: September 2, 2022
Bidder's Conference: N/A

Contact: katie.atkinson@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6773

ED:999
Open Choice Academic Student and Social Support Grant ( Sheff Region)   Word Version

Purpose: To promote academic and social success for students participating in the Open Choice program in the Sheff Region.

Date Posted: June 24, 2022
Application Deadline: August 26, 2022 
Bidder's Conference: N/A

Contact: janet.foster@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6561

Turnaround Office

RFP:816
2022 Low-Performing Schools Bond Funding Common Application
2022 Low-Performing Schools Bond Funding Common Application

Purpose: The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) supports Connecticut’s low-performing K-12 public schools by providing grants-in-aid for alterations, repairs, improvements, technology, and equipment as well as technology infrastructure improvement, targeted local and regional school district capitalized alterations, repairs, improvements to address school site opportunities that promote learning, health and safety for all children in high-quality facilities and 21st century educational environments.

Date Posted: June 22, 2022
Application Deadline: July 20, 2022
Bidders’ Conference: N/A

Contact: greg.dresko@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6505

RFP: 020
Application Package for the Development of State and Local Charter Schools
Application Package for the Development of State and Local Charter Schools

Please note that the rubric was revised to reflect the three year cash flow requirement in the application. The revised version was posted on April 12, 2022.

Purpose: To receive applications for state and local charter schools pursuant to Connecticut  General Statutes § 10-66bb.

Date Posted: March 15, 2022
Application Deadline: December 1, 2022
Bidder's Conference: Details

Contact: robert.kelly@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6574