CSP Grants to State Entities 84.282A - Charter Schools FY2026

CSP Grants to State Entities 84.282A

Agency: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Assistance Listings: 84.282 -- Charter Schools

Last Updated: April 16, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

Through CSP State Entity grants, the Department awards grants on a competitive basis to State entities that, in turn, award subgrants to eligible applicants for the purpose of opening new charter schools and replicating and expanding high-quality charter schools. This program provides financial assistance to State entities to support charter schools that serve elementary and secondary school students in States with a State statute specifically authorizing the establishment of charter schools. Charter schools receiving funds under this program may also serve students in early childhood education programs or post secondary students.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

• State governments

Miscellaneous

• Other

Nonprofit

• Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Additional information

State entities with a State statute specifically authorizing the establishment of charter schools are eligible to apply. "State entity" means--a) A State educational agency; b) A State charter school board; c) A Governor of a State; or d) A charter school support organization.

Grantor contact information

Description

Sareeta Schmitt
se_competition@ed.gov

Email

se_competition@ed.gov

Documents

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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| Finalized84.282AFY2026CSPStateEntitiesANI.pdf | Finalized_84.282A FY2026 CSP State Entities ANI.pdf | Apr 16, 2026 12:48 PM UTC |

Link to additional information

https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-birth-grade-12/charter-school-programs/expanding-opportunities-through-quality-charter-schools-program-csp-grants-state-entities

Closing: June 18, 2026

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov

Award

$60,000,000

Program Funding

5

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$--

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DOL-OESE-33903

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

-- Category of Funding Activity:

Employment labor and training

Category Explanation:

--

History

Version:

1

Posted date:

April 16, 2026

Archive date:

July 18, 2026