Busing Subsidy for Education Grants

Purpose:

Provide partial funding to offset transportation costs for students attending off-site arts, culture, science, and humanities programs.

Background:

The Library, Arts, History, and CSU Extension (LAHE) Department recognizes that transportation costs are often a barrier to accessing educational experiences beyond the classroom. 

The Busing Subsidy for Education (BSE) Grants are designed to help offset transportation expenses, enabling Broomfield students to participate in arts, culture, science, and humanities programs and events that may not otherwise be available at school. 

These grants are supported by a one-time funding source and will conclude once all funds have been distributed.

Busing Subsidy for Education Grants Information for Fiscal Year 2026

  • Apply on Submittable Now!
  • Grant applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted or until October 31, 2026.
  • Pdf version of guidelines

Grant Overview

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

  • A teacher or staff member at a Broomfield school or Broomfield homeschool organization. 
  • A nonprofit organization applying on behalf of a specific Broomfield school or homeschool organization to support bus transportation for one of their presented programs.

Program Requirements:

  • Focus on arts, culture, science, and/or the humanities.
  • Typically be offered by a nonprofit organization; requests from other organizations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Fund future programs only; reimbursement for past expenses or completed programs is not allowed.
  • Priority will be given to programs in Broomfield County
  • Account for a 30-day review period in your timeline.

Grant Amount:

  • Up to $500 per grant
  • Maximum $1, 000 per organization / school per fiscal year, January - December, 2026.

Funding Period:

January 1 - December 31, 2026

Grant Schedule:

Application opens: January  1, 2026
Priority: Given to programs in Broomfield County
Deadline: Rolling deadline through October 31, 2026
Notifications: Within 45 days of application submission
Final Report: Submission is required within 30 days of project completion.
Dates are subject to change.

Apply online:

broomfield.submittable.com

Application Information

To apply, all applicants must first create a free Submittable account. For assistance with the application process, please refer to this guide. 

Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2026, or until all funds have been distributed.

Include the following program information:

  • Description of the program
  • Number of participants
  • Goals and expected outcomes
  • Areas of curriculum or standard included in program
  • Evaluation component and determination of success
  • Budget

Grantmaking Process

City and County of the Broomfield staff will review requests for completeness and eligibility, and then reviewers will score pass/fail based on the following criteria. Each criterion serves as a prioritization guide, rather than an exhaustive list.

Each application receives a vote of “Fund”, “Decline” or “Need More Information.” All applications with a majority vote of “Fund” will be awarded in full as there will be no partial grant awards.

Priority will be given to grant applications planning to attend programs in Broomfield County.

Past Examples:

  • Attend the Opera Colorado or Colorado Symphony at the Broomfield Auditorium
  • Field Trip at the Broomfield Depot Museum or Broomfield Veterans Museum
  • Attend the Denver March Powwow
  • Attend BVSD Choir Festival

Ineligible Requests:

  • Travel requests outside of the Denver Metro Area, including out of state travel
  • Requests over $1,000 maximum per school
  • Grants may not be used to reimburse past expenses or prior programs; funding applies to future programs only.

Ineligible Applicants:

  • Non-Broomfield-based schools

Grant Award Requirements 

For Teachers and Schools

  • Principal Signature Required: A grant agreement must be signed by the school principal.
  • Reimbursement Limit: Reimbursement for the grant will not exceed the amount of funding requested.
  • Award Payment Options:
    • Reimbursement: Payments are made based on submitted receipts.
    • Direct Vendor Payment: The City and County of Broomfield (CCOB) can pay vendors directly upon receipt of an invoice.
  • W-9 Requirement: All vendors must provide a W-9 form for payment processing.
  • Processing Time: Please allow 45 days for award processing.

Public Acknowledgement Requirement

Grant recipients are required to acknowledge the City and County of Broomfield. The acknowledgement: "This program is funded in part by the City and County of Broomfield," along with the City and County of Broomfield logo, must be included in printed, electronic, and/or broadcast promotions. 

Final Report Guidelines 

  • Submission Method: All reports must be submitted through Submittable at broomfield.submittable.com.
  • Submission Deadline: The deadline for submission of the final report is 30 days after the program's conclusion or January 30, 2026, whichever comes first.
  • Photos: Please include photos from the program for use in future city grant reports and city marketing materials.
  • Eligibility: Grant recipients with outstanding final reports will be ineligible for future grant cycles until the final report is resolved.