Education Dept. Doles Out Grants for More Charter School Copies
Published Date: 5/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education is inviting charter school groups to apply for grants in 2025 to help them open more high-quality charter schools. This means more great school options for students and communities, with funding ready to support growth and success. If you run or work with a charter management organization, now’s the time to get your application in and expand your impact!
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Grants open to charter management groups
If you run or work with a charter management organization (CMO), the Department of Education is inviting applications for CSP CMO Grants for fiscal year (FY) 2025. These grants are for the replication and expansion of high-quality charter schools and provide funding opportunities to support growth.
More charter school options for families
You (students and families) may see more high-quality charter schools in your community because the Department of Education is inviting applications for grants in FY2025 to help charter organizations open and expand schools. The notice signals funding is available to support growth and success of additional school options.
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