2023 RFPs
- Academic Office
- Office of Strategic Planning and Partnership
- Performance Office
- School Health, Nutrition and Family Services
- Special Education
- Turnaround Office
Academic Office
RFI:002
Manuscript Writing and Cursive Writing Curriculum/Resources and Professional Learning Supports
Manuscript Writing and Cursive Writing Curriculum/Resources and Professional Learning SupportsDAS CT Source - https://webprocure.proactiscloud.com/wp-web-public/en/#/bidboard/bid/118544?customerid=51
Purpose: The purpose of this Request for Information project is to identify grades kindergarten to grade three manuscript writing curriculum/resources, grades kindergarten to grade eight cursive writing curriculum/resources, and associated professional learning supports for the handwriting component of the CSDE model curriculum being developed.
Date Posted: November 14, 2023
Deadline date: December 12, 2023Contact: irene.parisi@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6852
RFP:818
Carl D. Perkins - Secondary Supplemental Enhancement Grant Application
Carl D. Perkins - Secondary Supplemental Enhancement Grant Application
Purpose: The purpose of the Career and Technical Supplemental Enhancement Grant is to further develop the academic career and technical skills of secondary students who elect to enroll in CTE programs.
Date Posted: April 20, 2023
Application Deadline: May 15, 2023, 3:00 p.m. EDT
Bidder's Conference: N/A
Contact: harold.mackin@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6779RFP:817
FY 2023-2024 Federal Adult Education PEP Continuation Application
FY 2023-2024 Federal Adult Education PEP Continuation ApplicationPurpose: Program Enhancement Projects awarded through a competitive Request for Proposal in direct response to the to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, Title II, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), Public Law 113-128. The overarching goals of AEFLA are to:
- increase accessibility to adult education programs and services for learners most in need;
- create a seamless transition to postsecondary education and training through the development of career pathways;
- foster strong, literate families in an effort to reduce the current student achievement gap; and
- build an educated and competitive workforce.
Date Posted: March 30, 2023
Application Deadline: May 26, 2023
Bidder's Conference: N/AContact: susan.kocaba@ct.gov
Phone: 860-807-2073
School Health, Nutrition and Family Services
RFI:003
Chefs to Schools
Chefs to Schools
DAS CT Source: https://webprocure.proactiscloud.com/wp-web-public/#/bidboard/bid/119196?customerid=51
Purpose: The purpose of this RFI project is to identify organizations that specialize in the placement of chefs that could partner with the CSDE for the purpose of embedding professional chefs in five (5) alliance districts for three (3) schoolyears (2024, 2025 and 2026). The professional chefs would be able to assist school meals programs in building the capacity of food service staff, improving school meal quality, increasing diner satisfaction, streamlining operations, and establishing a financially viable school meal program.
Date Posted: December 1, 2023
Deadline date: December 22, 2023
Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs
Contact: sean.fogarty@ct.gov
Phone: 860-807-2055
Purpose: To support programs aimed at improving the health, safety and education of children by training parents in civic leadership skills and supporting increased, sustained and quality parental engagement in community affairs.Date Posted: June 22, 2023
Application Deadline: July 31, 2023
Bidder's Conference: June 30, 2023 1:00-2:30 p.m. (Virtual)Contact: judy.carson@ct.gov
Phone: 860-807-2122
RFP: 999
After School Grant Rubric Rubric in Word
After School Grant Template Template in Word
After School Grant Bidder's Conference presentation
Purpose: To create programs that provide students with academic, enrichment and recreational opportunities designed to complement their regular school day and to provide opportunities for the families of these students to participate in educational programs.Date Posted: June 12, 2023
Application Deadline: July 10, 2023 11:59 p.m.
Bidder's Conference: May 24, 2023Contact: agnes.quinones@ct.gov
Phone: (860) 807-2126
RFP:843
RFP: 972
National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grant
National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grant
Purpose: The Connecticut State Department of Education is now accepting applications for the National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant. This grant was developed to provide funding for school districts (school food authorities - SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program to purchase food service equipment needed to meet nutritional standards for schools, ensure food safety, improve operation and efficiency, and/or expand participation in Child Nutrition Programs.
Date Posted: June 2, 2023
Application Deadline: July 28, 2023
Bidder's Conference: N/A
Contact: sean.fogarty@ct.gov
Phone: 860-807-2055
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Summer Mental Health Supports
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Summer Mental Health Supports
Purpose: To support the delivery of mental health services for students when school is not in session through Connecticut local and regional school districts, operators of youth camps and other summer programs.
Date Posted: May 17, 2023
Application Deadline: June 13, 2023 - LEA Superintendent / Authorized Rep Approved status in eGMS by 4:00 P.M.
Bidder's Conference: N/A
Contact: james.mandracchia@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6544
RFP: 026
Primary Mental Health Program PMH Program Word version
Primary Mental Health Scoring Rubric PMH Scoring Rubric Word versionPurpose: To assist Connecticut school districts to better serve at-risk primary grade children through the availability of an early intervention mental health program for the detection and prevention of emotional, behavioral and learning problems.
Date Posted: May 11, 2023
Application Deadline: June 30, 2023
Bidder's Conference: N/AContact: agnes.quinones@ct.gov
RFP:839
Phone: 860-807-2126
American Rescue Plan Act ARPA School Mental Health Specialist Grant Program
American Rescue Plan Act ARPA School Mental Health Specialist Grant Program
Purpose: To assist Connecticut local and regional school districts in hiring and retaining additional school social workers, school psychologists, trauma specialists, behavior technicians, board certified behavior analysts, school counselors, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists
Date Posted: March 10, 2023
Application Deadline: April 13, 2023 - LEA Superintendent / Authorized Rep Approved status in eGMS by 4:00 P.M.
Bidder's Conference: N/A
Contact: james.mandracchia@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6544
Office of Strategic Planning and Partnership
RFP:001
2024-2025 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 3, 2023
Application Deadline: January 26, 2024
Bidder's Conference: N/A
Contact: janet.foster@ct.gov
Phone:(860) 713-6561
RFP: 835
Interdistrict Magnet School Academic and Social Support Extracurricular Program Grant (Sheff Region) 2024
Interdistrict Magnet School Academic and Social Support Extracurricular Program Grant (Sheff Region) 2024Purpose: 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 16, 2023
Application Deadline: September 15, 2023
Bidder's Conference: N/AContact: kerry.mattson@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6487ED:999
Open Choice Academic, Student and Social Support Grant
Open Choice Academic, Student and Social Support Grant
Purpose: To promote academic and social success for students participating in the Open Choice program in the Sheff Region.
Date Posted: July 21, 2023
Application Deadline: August 25, 2023
Bidder's Conference: N/A
Contact: janet.foster@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6561Performance Office
RFP:842
Dual Credit Expansion Grant Program
Dual Credit Expansion Grant Program
Dual Credit Expansion Grant Program FAQs
Purpose: The Dual Credit Expansion Grant Program will provide funding for public school districts for start-up costs associated with increasing the number and types of dual credit courses offered in partnership with Connecticut’s institutions of higher education.
Date Posted: May 1, 2023
Application Deadline: July 28, 2023, 5 p.m. EDT
Bidder's Conference: N/A
Contact: renee.savoie@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6858
Special Education
Request for Application for Surrogate Parents for 2024-25
Application form
Purpose: The Surrogate Parent Program is a federally mandated program (34 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] § 300.519) that provides educational advocacy services for children and youth under the jurisdiction of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) (foster children) or an unaccompanied minor or homeless youth (34 CFR § 300.519[f]), who need or may need special education.
Date Posted: November 30, 2023
Application Deadline: January 31, 2024, 5 p.m.
Bidder's Conference: N/A
Contact: Surrogate.Application@ct.gov
Request for Applications
Special Education Impartial Mediators 2023
Purpose: The State Department of Education is currently seeking qualified applicants to serve as contracted Impartial Mediators for special education mediations.
Date Posted: September 11, 2023
Application Deadline: ongoing basis until February 2, 2024
Contact: kirsten.dovenberg@ct.govTurnaround Office
RFP:816
2024 Low-Performing Schools Bond Funding Common Application
2024 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: September 28, 2023
Application Deadline: October 20, 2023
Bidders’ Conference: N/A
Contact: greg.dresko@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6505RFP:820
2023-24 Competitive School Improvement Grant 1003 Application
2023-24 Competitive School Improvement Grant 1003 Application
Purpose: The 1003 School Improvement Grant, authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), provides states and districts with funds to leverage change and turn around chronically underperforming schools. Schools eligible for this competitive grant are Title I schools designated as Focus or Turnaround schools that do not currently receive SIG funding.
Date Posted: June 13, 2023
Application Deadline: July 21, 2023
Bidder's Conference: N/A
Contact: jennifer.webb@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-6603