Funding Description
The Federal Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) is a discretionary grant program administered by the Charter Schools Division. PCSGP applications are reviewed by peer evaluators and awarded to school developers to assist in the development and initial operations of newly established/conversion/expanding charter schools. PCSGP applicants must be a non-profit entity or Local Education Agency at the time of application submission. Individuals and for-profit entities will not meet eligibility requirements.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations
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| Required Eligibility Criteria |
A newly established or conversion classroom-based charter school may be eligible for a Planning/Implementation/Replication subgrant provided that the school did not begin serving students prior to July 1, 2024. An established charter school may be eligible for an Expansion subgrant. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
A developer, as defined by Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) section 4310(5), must have an approved charter petition from an authorized public chartering authority by the due date of the Request for Applications (RFA). If the charter school has an approved charter petition, but is not yet serving students, the applicant must include proof of charter petition approval as part of the PCSGP application. All applicants must submit proof the applicant has notified the authorizer of their intent to apply for PCSGP start-up subgrant funds. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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| Eligible Age Level(s) |
Not applicable
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Funding
| Legal Authority |
Authorized under Title IV, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (20 United States Code [U.S.C.] 7221-7221j). |
| Source / Type |
Federal / Grant
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| State Fiscal Year |
2025-26
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| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
4610 / 8290
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| Total Available |
$20,235,923
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| Recipient Amount |
Base funding level plus supplemental if eligible
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| Match Requirement |
No
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| Allocation Formula |
The base funding levels for each of the four subgrant types (Planning, Implementation, Replication, and Expansion vary). Please see the Request for Applications for base funding by subgrant type and opportunities for supplemental funding. The maximum PCSGP subgrant award is $1,900,000, for a 36-month period of time.
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Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
October 8, 2025
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| Due Date |
December 5, 2025
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| Expected Notification Date |
February 2, 2026
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Additional Information
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Last Modified:
October 8, 2025
