2026-27 Public Charter Schools Grant Program Start-Up Subgrant
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. Offered by CA Department of Education; awards $250K – $1.9M; applications due August 14, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- CA Department of Education
- Award amount
- $250K – $1.9M
- Deadline
- August 14, 2026
- Geography
- Supplemental funding has been structured to encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods pursuant to state law, provide parents/guardians and students with expanded choices in the types of educational opportunities that are available within the public school system pursuant to state law, and provide additional support for targeted student groups and high-cost programs.
- Categories
- Education
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
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...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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