RFP #398: Charter-District School Collaborative Grant
Funds partnerships between NYS charter and public schools to develop and test strategies that improve outcomes for educationally disadvantaged students through collaborative, evidence-based interventions.
Funder: New York State Education Department
Due Dates: July 10, 2026 (Questions submission) | July 24, 2026 (Notice of Intent, recommended) | August 14, 2026 (Prequalification deadline) | August 14, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per partnership for an 18-month project; total program funding is $1,400,000 across up to 7 awards.
Summary: Supports structured partnerships between NYS charter and public schools to design and implement strategies improving outcomes for educationally disadvantaged students.
Key Information: Charter school must be the lead applicant; prequalification in the Statewide Financial System required by deadline.
Description
This grant, administered by the New York State Education Department under the federal Charter Schools Program, funds structured, time-limited collaborations between charter schools and traditional public schools in New York State. The goal is to foster cross-sector partnerships that jointly design, implement, and evaluate high-impact strategies to improve outcomes for educationally disadvantaged students. Each funded partnership will select a performance focus area, set measurable goals, deliver at least one student-facing intervention, participate in state-supported activities, and create practical resources for broader adoption.
