RFP #55: Charter Schools Program (CSP) Expansion Grants
Funds the expansion of high-quality charter schools in New York State to increase seats for students at risk of not meeting academic standards, focusing on educationally disadvantaged populations.
Funder: New York State Education Department
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026: Questions submission deadline (projected) | July 2026: Notice of Intent (NOI) submission deadline (non-mandatory) (projected) | August 2026: Full application submission deadline (projected; applications due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 per award over three years; $10,000,000 total available, max 5 awards.
Summary: Supports the expansion of high-quality charter schools in New York State to increase seats for students most at risk of not meeting state academic standards.
Key Information: Forecasted dates; nonprofit prequalification in the Statewide Financial System is required before applying.
Description
This grant program is designed to increase the number of seats in existing, high-quality charter schools across New York State, with a focus on serving students most at risk of not meeting state academic standards. Funded under Title IV, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the program aims to expand proven charter schools, particularly those serving educationally disadvantaged students, including economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, English learners, migrant, homeless, and foster youth.
Grant funds may support activities such as professional development, acquisition of educational materials and technology, minor facility renovations (not construction), recruitment, and community engagement directly related to the approved expansion. Funds cannot be used for daily operations or general construction.
