States Can Apply for Charter School Growth Grants Now
Published Date: 4/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor and Education are teaming up to offer grants to state groups that help open and grow awesome charter schools. States with laws allowing charter schools can apply by June 18, 2026, to get funding that supports new schools and helps existing ones improve. This is a big chance to boost quality education and give more kids great school choices!
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Federal Grants to Expand Charter Schools
The Departments of Education and Labor are running a competitive grants competition (Assistance Listing Number 84.282A) where State entities can apply for funds that will be subgranted to open new charter schools and to replicate or expand high-quality charter schools. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time on June 18, 2026.
Funding Priorities Favor At-Risk Students
The FY 2026 competition includes an absolute priority (Best Practices for Charter School Authorizers) and seven competitive preference priorities, including Serving At-Risk Students, Equitable Financing, and Charter School Facilities. These priorities mean successful grants may focus funding on serving at-risk students and improving financing and facilities.
Only States With Charter Laws Can Apply
Only State entities in States that have a specific State statute authorizing the granting of charters to schools are eligible to apply. The notice defines 'State entity' to include State educational agencies, State charter school boards, Governors, and charter school support organizations.
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