RFP #398: Charter-District School Collaborative Grant
This grant funds partnerships between NYS charter and public schools to develop and evaluate strategies that improve outcomes for educationally disadvantaged students in targeted performance areas.
Funder: New York State Education Department
Due Dates: July 10, 2026 (Questions submission) | July 24, 2026 (Notice of Intent recommended) | August 14, 2026 (Full application due; nonprofit prequalification deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,400,000 total; maximum $200,000 per partnership for an 18-month project (Jan 2027–June 2028); up to 7 awards.
Summary: Supports charter-public school partnerships in New York to jointly design and implement strategies improving outcomes for educationally disadvantaged students.
Key Information: Lead applicant must be a NYS charter school; nonprofits (including charters) must be prequalified in SFS by August 14, 2026.
Description
This grant, administered by the New York State Education Department under the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP), funds structured, time-bound collaborations between New York State charter schools and traditional public schools. The goal is to foster cross-sector partnerships that design, implement, and evaluate high-impact, replicable strategies to improve outcomes for educationally disadvantaged students. Projects should focus on a single performance area, set measurable goals, deliver at least one direct service or intervention to students, participate in NYSED-supported activities, and produce practical tools or resources for broader statewide use.
