Federal Charter School Grants - Wisconsin Charter Schools Program
Forecasted
Federal Charter School Grants - Wisconsin Charter Schools Program supports charter school developers opening, replicating, or expanding schools to improve outcomes for educationally disadvantaged students.
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2028 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1.5 million for implementation or $1 million for replication/expansion over 36 months
Summary: Supports opening, replicating, and expanding high-quality Wisconsin charter schools, especially those improving outcomes for educationally disadvantaged students.
Key Information: Schools must have an autonomous Wisconsin non-stock/nonprofit governing board, separate from the authorizer.
Description
The Wisconsin Charter Schools Program (WCSP), administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), supports the development of high-quality charter schools throughout Wisconsin. It funds preparation for opening new schools, replication of successful charter school models, and expansion of existing high-quality schools. The program is financed by a five-year, $58 million U.S. Department of Education grant awarded in 2023.
WCSP emphasizes improving academic outcomes for educationally disadvantaged students while strengthening charter school authorizing statewide. It also supports collaboration and sharing of best practices between charter schools and other public schools, particularly those struggling to serve educationally disadvantaged students. Activities that improve these students’ outcomes while preventing further racial and socioeconomic segregation receive funding priority.
