Charter Schools Program Grant

Charter Schools Program Grant is sponsored by Louisiana Department of Education. This grant program supports the growth of charter schools in Louisiana through planning and implementation grants.

Charter Schools Program Grant Quick Links Charter Schools Program Grant In September 2023, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) was awarded a $55. 5 million federal Charter Schools Program (CSP) grant to support Louisiana’s charter school movement. Through the Louisiana Public Charter Schools Program (LPCSP), the LDOE will catalyze charter growth in other high-need communities to meet insistent parental demand for these schools.

Over the five-year project period, LDOE will support the addition of over 5,000 seats at 25 new, expanding, or replicating charter schools that meet grant objectives and priorities. See the subgrant awards that the Department has made thus far.

Year 4 - CSP Subgrant Application Cycle - 2026 Timeline Request for Applications (RFA) opens June 15, 2026 CSP Letter of Intent - Due July 30, 2026 CSP Eligibility Determination Form - Due August 20, 2026 CSP Subgrant Application - Due September 6, 2026 In September 2025, the LDOE was awarded an additional $13.

5 million in supplemental funding to support the Department's literacy, numeracy, attendance, and CCR initiatives in charter schools. This supplemental funding is already being dispersed to over 100 charter schools across the state.

Charter School Program Grant Application Resources CSP Application Cover Page - Fillable CSP Grant Eligibility Determination Form - Fillable CSP Letter of Intent Instructions CSP Request for Applications CSP Microgrants for Local Authorizers CSP Microgrant Application - Fillable Charter Schools Program Grant Quick Links Charter School Performance Compact Charter Schools Resources Louisiana Corporate Partnerships CSP Planning and Implementation Grant Budget Form Allowable Cost Guide CSP Quick Reference Guide Questions?

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