RFP #458: Charter Schools Programs (CSP) Expansion Grants
The New York State Education Department's RFP #458 CSP Expansion Grants fund high-performing charter schools to expand their capacity and impact for at-risk students across New York State.
Funder: New York State Education Department
Due Dates: August 21, 2026 (Questions deadline) | September 4, 2026 (Notice of Intent, encouraged) | September 18, 2026 (Full application & prequalification deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total program: $14,000,000 | Individual awards: $1,500,000 base (3 years); up to $2,000,000 with program priorities
Summary: Supports the expansion of high-quality charter schools in New York State to increase access for at-risk students.
Key Information: Nonprofits must be prequalified in the Statewide Financial System by the application deadline; failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Description
This grant opportunity, administered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), is designed to expand the number of seats in existing high-performing charter schools across New York State. The program focuses on supporting charter schools that have demonstrated significant educational benefits, especially for students most at risk of not meeting state academic standards. Funding is intended to help these schools increase their impact, particularly in communities with high-need student populations, by providing resources for expansion activities rather than daily operations.
