Grants Department

Building Bridges, Funding Futures

We are the bridge between resources and results. As D11's Grants Team, we champion the smart, strategic and compliant use of funding to expand opportunities for every student and family we serve. We lead with clarity, act with care, and deliver with purpose. Through streamlined systems, timely communication, and dependable support. We make sure every dollar is used wisely, not just on paper, but where it matters most. Because behind every purchase order, every deadline, and every policy... is a student depending on us. We are more than paperwork - we are partners, stewards of success, and teammates to every school in the district.

Phone: 719-520-2363

 The Department

• Collaborates with D11 staff members/departments, seeking program funding to develop competitive projects and understand application guidelines;
• Supports vetting of projects with other D11 departments to ensure projects are soundly developed, include all necessary costs, and align with D11’s ongoing Mission;
• Manages the grants approval and submission process;
• Serves as a liaison between major funders and the district; 
• Assists educators and staff with grant writing and research.

As the district’s office of grants compliance, the Grants Department is responsible for D11’s Fund 22 – Designated Purpose: Grant Funds.

Responsibilities

• Assists project directors and other grant-related staff to adhere to appropriate federal, state, and private grant regulations and guidelines;
• Oversees financial and programmatic compliance, including appropriate spend-down, re-budgeting, and reporting;
• Manages the grants' financial process, including adherence to all state and federal accounting guidelines.