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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
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State entities with a State statute specifically authorizing the establishment of charter schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Charter School Program Grants to State Entities is funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Full-Service Community Schools Program (FSCS) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). The Full-Service Community Schools Program provides financial assistance to states, community-based organizations, and academic institutions to provide services, carry out research and demonstration activities, and manage training, technical assistance, and information dissemination to support community schools. These schools partner with community health organizations, hospitals, or local health departments to offer comprehensive services.
Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). This program provides financial assistance to rural districts to carry out activities to help improve the quality of teaching and learning in their schools. This includes programs for teacher professional development, technology, and academic enrichment.
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. 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 7, 2022. Purpose of Program: The major purposes of the CSP are to expand opportunities for all students, particularly for children with disabilities[1], English learners, and other traditionally underserved students, to attend charter schools and meet challenging State academic standards; provide financial assistance for the planning, program design, and initial implementation of charter schools; increase the number of high-quality charter schools available to students across the United States; evaluate the impact of charter schools on student achievement, families, and communities; share best practices between charter schools and other public schools; aid States in providing facilities support to charter schools; support efforts to strengthen the charter school authorizing process; and support quality, accountability, and transparency in the operational performance of all authorized public chartering agencies, including State educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) (section 4301 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA)). The CSP Developer Grant program (Assistance Listing Numbers 84.282B and 84.282E) is authorized under Title IV, Part C of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7221-7221j). Through CSP Developer Grants, the Department provides financial assistance to charter school developers to enable them to open and prepare for the operation of new or replicated charter schools or to expand high-quality charter schools in States that do not currently have a CSP State Entity grant under the ESEA. Charter schools that receive financial assistance through CSP Developer Grants provide elementary or secondary education programs, or both, and may also serve students in early childhood education programs or postsecondary students, consistent with the terms of their charter. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.282B [1] Terms defined in this notice are italicized the first time each term is used. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-042424-004. Assistance Listing: 84.282. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: Up to $2M per award.
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. 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 7, 2022. Purpose of Program: The CSP CMO Grant program (ALN 84.282M) is authorized under Title IV, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA) (20 U.S.C. 7221-7221j). Through CSP CMO Grants, the Department awards grants to charter management organizations (CMOs)[1] on a competitive basis to enable them to replicate or expand one or more high-quality charter schools. Grant funds may be used to significantly increase the enrollment of, or add one or more grades to, an existing high-quality charter school or to open one or more new charter schools or new campuses of a high-quality charter school based on the educational model of an existing high-quality charter school. Charter schools that receive financial assistance through CSP CMO Grants provide elementary or secondary education programs, or both, and may also serve students in early childhood education programs or postsecondary students, consistent with the terms of their charter. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.282M. [1] Terms defined in this notice are italicized the first time each term is used. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-050324-003. Assistance Listing: 84.282. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: $92M total program funding.
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