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Charter School Program Grants to State Entities is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). Through CSP State Entity grants, the Department awards grants on a competitive basis 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.
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Opportunity Listing - CSP Grants to State Entities 84. 282A CSP Grants to State Entities 84. 282A Agency: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Assistance Listings: 84.
282 -- Charter Schools Last Updated: April 16, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov Through CSP State Entity grants, the Department awards grants on a competitive basis 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.
This program provides financial assistance to State entities to support charter schools that serve elementary and secondary school students in States with a State statute specifically authorizing the establishment of charter schools. Charter schools receiving funds under this program may also serve students in early childhood education programs or post secondary students.
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) State entities with a State statute specifically authorizing the establishment of charter schools are eligible to apply. "State entity" means--a) A State educational agency; b) A State charter school board; c) A Governor of a State; or d) A charter school support organization. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated Finalized_84.
282A_FY2026_CSP_State_Entities_ANI. pdf Finalized_84. 282A FY2026 CSP State Entities ANI.
pdf Apr 16, 2026 12:48 PM UTC Link to additional information https://www. ed. gov/grants-and-programs/grants-birth-grade-12/charter-school-programs/expanding-opportunities-through-quality-charter-schools-program-csp-grants-state-entities Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.
Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Employment labor and training
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: State entities with a State statute specifically authorizing the establishment of charter schools. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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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. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024. Purpose of Program: Through the CSP SFIG program, the Department provides grants on a competitive basis to eligible States to help them establish or enhance, and administer, a per-pupil facilities aid program for charter schools in the State that is specified in State law and provides annual financing, on a per-pupil basis, for charter school facilities. Charter schools that receive financial assistance through CSP SFIG Grants provide elementary or secondary education, or both, and may also serve students in early childhood education programs or postsecondary students. Assistance Listing Number: 84.282D. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-050925-002. Assistance Listing: 84.282. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: $10M total program funding.
Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants to State Entities is a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education that funds State Educational Agencies to support the creation, expansion, and quality improvement of public charter schools. The program helps states build the infrastructure to authorize and oversee high-quality charter schools that expand educational options, particularly for underserved students. Eligible applicants are State Educational Agencies (SEAs) in states with existing charter school statutes. Awards range from $2,000,000 to $25,000,000. The application deadline is May 15, 2026.