DAS school construction grant resources

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Tools and Information for School Construction Grant Applications

This page provides Connecticut school districts and municipalities with resources to support participation in the State’s School Construction Grant Program administered by the Department of Administrative Services (DAS). Here you can find guidance, forms, and tools to help plan projects, prepare grant applications, and understand program requirements.

These resources are intended to help applicants navigate the school construction grant process and access the information needed at each stage of a project. For general information about grants administered by DAS, visit the main DAS Grants page.

Program Updates and Webinars

School Construction Announcements

Office of Grants Administration Newsletters

Office of Grants Administration Webinars

2025 DAS School Construction Webinar

This outreach webinar, hosted by the DAS Office of Grants Administration (OGA), was designed to provide school districts with a foundational overview of the OGA’s role in school construction. The session highlighted key resources, outlined expectations for collaboration, and offered insights from various stakeholders involved in the process.

School Building Projects Advisory Committee (SBPAC)

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Meet the school building projects advisory council

The state of Connecticut is dedicated to building and updating schools responsibly and to the highest standards of excellence. This means making them safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly while protecting taxpayer dollars.

The School Building Project Advisory Council was founded to help achieve this goal. The council makes recommendations, standards, and guidelines for all major school construction and renovation projects.

Explore the council, including members, meeting minutes, contact information, and more.

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Explore more public school grant programs

Renew America’s schools grant 

Explore grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to promote clean energy improvements at K-12 schools across the country.

Efficient and healthy schools grant 

Discover how the DOE’s Business Technologies Office supports equitable access to energy resources and opportunities in schools and school districts.

School security competitive grants 

Learn about grant programs to improve the security of our schools and students from the CT Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

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