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2024-25 Start-Up Subgrant - Planning, Implementation, Replication, and Expansion


Note: The due date for the request for applications has passed. This page is for reference and administration of funding.

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.

Program Questions: Alison Ball, email: aball@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-319-0222

Downloading Questions: PCSGP Team, email: PCSGP@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-322-6029

Document Description

Request for Applications (DOCX; Posted 24-Apr-2025)

Complete description of the PCSGP Waiver Entry Start-Up Subgrant, eligibility requirements, funding, and subgrantee accountability. This document contains detailed instructions for the work plan and budget forms.

Application Packet (DOCX; Posted 24-Apr-2025)

Application packet containing detailed instructions and Forms 1, 2, 3, 3a, 3b, 4 and 5.

Budget Forms 6 and 7 (XLSX; Posted 24-Apr-2025)

Budget Forms 6 - Budget Summary and 7 - Budget Narrative

Request for Applications Peer Reviewer Scoring Rubric (DOCX; Revised 30-Apr-2025)

Rubric for peer reviewer scoring of PCSGP Start-Up Subgrant applications.
Intent to Apply Form (DOCX; Posted 24-Apr-2025) Intent to apply form, including self-evaluation eligibility checklist. It is recommended that all applicants complete and submit this form to PCSGP@cde.ca.gov by May 16, 2025.

Certifications and Assurances

Document Description
General Assurances & Certifications Required as a condition prior to receiving funds. Applicants will need to download, read, and file the General Assurances and Certifications document in their school files. This document is to be kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits.
General Education Provisions Act Notice to applicants for federal funds to include in the application a description of the steps the applicant proposes to take to ensure equitable access to its federally assisted program for participants with special needs.

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Last Reviewed: Thursday, August 21, 2025
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