Public Charter Schools Grant Program Dissemination Grant 2018-19 Round Two

Funding Description

The Federal Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) is a discretionary grant program administered by the Charter Schools Division. Grant applications are reviewed by peer evaluators and are awarded to high quality charter schools for dissemination activities of best practices used in their schools. The dissemination sub-grant program is focused on closing the achievement gaps, and ensuring student academic success in state and national academic standards.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations
Required Eligibility Criteria	The charter school must meet the definition of a high quality charter school as defined by Section 4310(3) of ESEA, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Charter schools converted from a non-charter public school must be in operation as a charter school for at least three (3) consecutive years to be eligible. Charter schools continuously open, and with an open effective date on or before July 1, 2014 are eligible to apply.
Other Eligibility Considerations	The charter school must operate according to the federal definition of a charter school ESEA, Section 5210(1), and demonstrate (a) substantial progress in improving student academic achievement; (b) high levels of parent satisfaction; and (c) the management and leadership necessary to overcome initial start-up problems and establish a thriving, financially viable charter school. Please see additional eligibility requirements within the Request for Applications. Charter Management Organizations cannot receive PCSGP Dissemination funds.
Eligible Grade Level(s)	K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Eligible Age Level(s)	Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority	The Charter Schools Program is authorized under Title V, Part B, Subpart 1 of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7221-7221j); and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, Pub. L. 114-113 (FY 2016 Appropriations Act).
Source / Type	Federal / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2018-19
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	4610 / 8290
Total Available	$2,000,000
Recipient Amount	$200,000
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	The CDE intends is to fund ten (10) sub-grant awards in fiscal year 2018-19, at approximately $200,000 each. However, to maximize flexibility in the design of dissemination sub-grant projects, the CDE has not established minimum or maximum funding levels for dissemination sub-grants. The CDE will evaluate projects on a case-by-case basis. However, the CDE reserves the right to request budgetary revisions as a condition of funding.

Important Dates

Date Application Available	September 25, 2018
Due Date	November 29, 2018
Expected Notification Date	January 1, 2019

Additional Information

Application	Unavailable
Background	Public Charter Schools Grant Program [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cs/re/pcsgp.asp]
Fiscal	Unavailable
Funding Results	Public Charter Schools Grant Program Dissemination [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r1/pcsgp18dr2result.asp]
Other	Unavailable

Contacts

Program	PCSGP Unit, 916-322-6029, PCSGPGeneral@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	Tamie Thompson, 916-319-0293, tthompson@cde.ca.gov
Division	Charter School Division, 916-322-6029 (phone), 916-322-1465 (fax)