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Seed Application | Charter School Growth Fund Application closes in a few hours CSGF Seed invests in growing, early-stage charter school networks that create the conditions for students to have choice-filled lives. Since 2013, through our Seed strategy, we have invested $80M+ in over 100 charter school leaders to expand their impact and serve more students and families in their communities.
The Seed Grant is designated to strengthen the foundations of early-stage charter organizations and to provide them with catalytic resources for growth as they expand their impact in the communities they serve. The Seed Grant is for founding leaders who want to launch a new school or leaders seeking to expand or replicate operating high-performing public charter schools.
The Seed Grant provides funding, resources, and supports as they open more schools. Our portfolio members typically share the following traits: Strong Leadership Committed to Underserved Students Commitment to Financial Sustainability SEED Application 2026 Cycle Dates The Seed Grant is specifically for early stage charter school organizations that are interested in growing to increase opportunities for students in their community.
Be a non-profit charter school, or opening a non-profit charter school, Be located in the United States or US territory, and Must be opening a new school or replicating a school site by Fall 2026 or Fall 2027 that will serve at least 250 additional students when fully grown.
What Makes a Strong Application We strive to make our application as straightforward as possible; however, we do require a variety of data and information that may take time to compile. We have found that candidates that begin their applications more than two weeks in advance of the deadline are able to submit timely and high quality applicants.
The format of our application requires applicants to download templates and answer several essay questions. Please note, you need to fill out the first two templates to be able to access the remainder of the application. We have designed this application process with school leaders in mind.
In the essay section we want to hear the unique story of your school and the leadership journey that brings you to this work. Therefore, the ideal author of the essays is the school leader, writing in their authentic voice. Read directions thoroughly and Ask Questions Read through the directions thoroughly to ensure your answers are responsive.
All of our templates have term definitions and directions listed on the first tab. Please use that first tab as your reference guide. Here is an overview of the application.
Questions are welcomed. Feel free to email us at [email protected] or join one of our available office hours. I did not make it to the selection round for the Seed grant in the past.
Can I re-apply? If you currently meet the eligibility requirements, we welcome reapplications. We do have applicants that are successful after reapplying in subsequent years.
I’d like to apply for a Seed grant but do not currently have charter approval. Can I still qualify? Charter approval is not required, when applying for a grant, but we encourage you to be on track with a clear timeline towards approval.
I am planning to open a new school in two years but have not finalized the facility yet. Should I wait to apply next year when my facility is finalized? We encourage schools to apply when they are first eligible.
You do not need to have facilities finalized at the time of application. Our charter just got approved! I am part of the school’s board and we are currently recruiting our principal.
Are we eligible to apply? Congratulations on your approval! Our partnership and grant process is heavily focused on the school leader.
We ask that the school leader be the lead applicant. Please apply when you have identified a school leader. What is the range of funding for a Seed grant?
If you are entering your planning year (one year before opening), the grant will be for $250,000. Otherwise, grants range from $250,000 to $750,000 based on the size of your growth. How can the Seed grant funding be used?
We believe that school leaders are best positioned to determine how to best use the grant. Our funds can be used for operational (non-facility) costs. Is the Seed grants for particular states?
We accept applications from all 50 states and U.S. territories. I run a program that is housed in a charter school. Do I qualify?
No. Only charter schools can apply for this grant opportunity. Unsure if you qualify or general inquiries, email: [email protected] Charter School Growth Fund 1390 Lawrence Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80204
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Charter schools that are LEAs or nonprofits. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $750,000+ Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, increase the commercial application of the U.S. Department of Education (Department) supported research results, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133S-1. If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must use the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the SBIR Program at: http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g. , search for 84.133, not 84.133S). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-090908-001. Assistance Listing: 84.133. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: Up to $75K per award.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.