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2026-27 Public Charter Schools Grant Program Start-Up Subgrant is sponsored by CA Department of Education. The Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) is a discretionary grant program administered by the California Department of Education, on behalf of the State Board of Education, through funding awarded by the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP).
CSP grants awards to State Entities that, in turn, award subgrants to eligible applicants for the purpose of opening new charter schools and replicating and expanding high-quality charter schools. Effective October 1, 2024, California was awarded a $93 million federal CSP grant and plans to distribute 70 PCSGP Start-Up Subgrants to new, replicating, and expanding charter schools.
For fiscal year 2026-27, California has an approved pipeline and budget to award approximately 26 subgrants. The actual number and type of subgrants awarded during each Request for Applications (RFA) competition may vary based on demand. If all authorized awards are not approved for funding, California may open additional RFA competition events for new applicants until allocated funds have been awarded.
The submission of the Intent to Apply Form is recommended by July 20, 2026. The Intent to Apply Form can be found on the California Department of Education web site by using the link provided in this posting. Please submit the Intent to Apply Form by email to PCSGP@cde.
ca. gov. There are three PCSGP Start-Up Subgrants offered through this RFA: New School (Planning and Implementation), Replication, and Expansion. A newly established or conversion charter school may be eligible for a Planning, Implementation, or Replication subgrant provided that the school did not begin serving students prior to July 1, 2024.
An established charter school may be eligible for an Expansion subgrant. PCSGP applications are reviewed by peer evaluators and awarded to school developers to assist in the development and initial operations of newly established/conversion/expanding charter schools.
A developer, as defined by Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) section 4310(5), must have an approved charter petition from an authorized public chartering authority by the due date of the RFA. If the charter school has an approved charter petition, but is not yet serving students, the applicant must include proof of charter petition approval as part of the PCSGP application.
All applicants must submit proof the applicant has notified the authorizer of their intent to apply for PCSGP start-up subgrant funds.
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PCSGP applications are reviewed by peer evaluators and awarded to school developers to assist in the development and initial operations of newly established or conversion charter schools as well as to assist in the expansion and replication of high-quality charter schools. PCSGP applicants must be a non-profit entity or Local Education Agency at the time of application submission.
Individuals and for-profit entities will not meet eligibility requirements. Program Questions: PCSGP@cde. ca.
gov, email: PCSGP@cde. ca. gov , phone: 916-322-6029 PCSGP Team, email: PCSGP@cde.
ca. gov , phone: 916-322-6029 Request for Applications (DOCX; Posted 12-June-2026) Complete description of the PCSGP 2026–27 Funding Competition: Start-Up Subgrant, eligibility requirements, funding, and subgrantee accountability. This document contains detailed instructions for the work plan and budget forms.
Application Packet (DOCX; Posted 12-June-2026) Application packet containing detailed instructions and Forms 1-7. Form 8 - Budget Summary and Narrative (XLSX; Posted 12-June-2026) Forms 8 - Budget Summary and Narrative Excel Workbook with detailed instructions. PCSGP Start-Up Subgrant Scoring Rubric (DOCX; Posted 12-June-2026) Rubric for peer reviewer scoring of PCSGP Start-Up Subgrant applications.
Intent to Apply Form (PDF; Posted 12-June-2026) Intent to apply form, including self-evaluation eligibility checklist. It is recommended that all applicants complete and submit this form to PCSGP@cde. ca.
gov by July 20, 2026. Certifications and Assurances General Assurances & Certifications Required as a condition prior to receiving funds. Applicants will need to download, read, and file the General Assurances and Certifications document in their school files.
This document is to be kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. General Education Provisions Act Notice to applicants for federal funds to include in the application a description of the steps the applicant proposes to take to ensure equitable access to its federally assisted program for participants with special needs.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit; Public Agency. The eligibility requirements described below are not exhaustive. Applicants should review the entire Request for Applications (RFA), including all eligibility requirements, definitions, assurances, and submission requirements, to determine eligibility for funding. PCSGP applicants must be a non-profit entity or Local Education Agency at the time of application submission. Individuals and for-profit entities will not meet eligibility requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows between $250,000 and $1,900,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for 2026-27 Public Charter Schools Grant Program Start-Up Subgrant are due August 14, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
2026-27 Public Charter Schools Grant Program Start-Up Subgrant is funded by CA Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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