Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter Schools Program (CSP): CSP Developer Grants for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools, Assistance Listing Number 84.282E
ID: 358986Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358986

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-15/pdf/2025-08660.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education is offering Charter Schools Program (CSP) Developer Grants aimed at supporting the replication and expansion of high-quality charter schools, with an estimated total funding of $5 million available for this initiative. Eligible applicants include developers—individuals or groups such as teachers, administrators, and community members—who have applied to operate a charter school and provided notice to the relevant public chartering authority. This program is crucial for enhancing educational opportunities, particularly in states without existing CSP State Entity grants, and aims to foster the establishment of new charter schools or the expansion of successful existing ones. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by June 30, 2025, and can reach out to Stephanie S. Jones at DeveloperCompetition@ed.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DeveloperCompetition@ed.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2024-30488.pdf
    The Department of Education has released revised common instructions for applicants to its discretionary grant programs, superseding prior guidance from December 2022. This newly updated document aims to streamline the application process by consolidating essential instructions that will be referenced in Notices Inviting Applications (NIAs). Notable updates include clearer guidelines and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage in application materials, highlighting the importance of maintaining integrity while leveraging AI, as applicants bear responsibility for content produced collectively. Key procedural elements include requirements for obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), maintaining an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM), and submitting applications through Grants.gov by the specified deadline. The document underscores the necessity for timely registration and submission, advising applicants to factor in potential technical issues. Additionally, it outlines paper application protocols for instances where electronic submission is unfeasible. The emphasis on AI also intends to foster innovation while cautioning against associated risks, promoting responsible AI practices as aligned with current government initiatives. Overall, these instructions are designed to facilitate a more efficient application experience for entities seeking federal education grants while ensuring compliance with established regulations.
    2025-08660.pdf
    The Department of Education is announcing two distinct funding opportunities through the Pathways to Partnerships Program Evaluation and the Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP). The Pathways to Partnerships initiative, under the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, will collect data to evaluate its innovative model demonstration projects aimed at enhancing employment for individuals with disabilities. With an estimated total of 17,137 annual responses and 4,676 burden hours anticipated, public comments on related information collection are invited by June 16, 2025. Simultaneously, the CSP invites applications for grants aimed at opening new charter schools and replicating or expanding existing high-quality charter schools, with an estimated total fund of $5 million. Applications are due by June 30, 2025. The grants aim to provide charter developers with the resources needed to deliver quality educational programs while adhering closely to specific eligibility, selection criteria, and reporting requirements outlined by the Department. Both initiatives emphasize enhancing educational outcomes and partnerships among various educational and community organizations to improve services for students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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