Funder: U.S. Department of Education – Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Due Dates: June 18, 2025 (Application) | August 18, 2025 (Intergovernmental Review)

Funding Amounts: Estimated total: $72,000,000 | Awards range: $300,000–$20,000,000/year | Avg. award: $2,500,000/year | Project period: up to 5 years

Summary: Supports nonprofit charter management organizations (CMOs) to replicate or expand high-quality charter schools, increasing enrollment or adding new schools/grades.

Key Information: Eligible applicants are nonprofit CMOs operating more than one charter school; no cost sharing/matching required; max $2M per school replicated/expanded.