Education Dept. Suddenly Axes Charter School Grant Competition
Published Date: 2/4/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education has canceled the 2025 competition for grants that help states grow quality charter schools. This means no new applications will be accepted, and no money will be awarded this year. If you’re a state entity hoping for funding, you’ll need to wait for future opportunities.
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2025 Charter School State Grants Canceled
The Department of Education has canceled the fiscal year (FY) 2025 competition for the Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants to State Entities. That means no new applications will be accepted and no CSP grant money will be awarded in FY2025; state entities seeking this funding must wait for future opportunities.
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