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2025-26 Statewide Technical Assistance for Charter Schools Funding Competition


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

Through the Statewide Technical Assistance for Charter Schools (STACS) Request for Applications (RFA), the California Department of Education (CDE) will conduct a competitive process to award subgrants supporting activities with the goal of expanding and enhancing the statewide dissemination of high-quality technical assistance and best practices. STACS Subgrants will fund activities in fiscal years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28. Technical assistance will focus on five key topic areas: English Learners (EL), Special Education (SPED), Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students (SED), Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Innovative Strategies.

Program Questions: Tierney Allenby, email: tallenby@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-323-0482

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

Document Description
Request for Applications (DOCX; Posted 06-Aug-2025)
Complete description of the STACS RFA, eligibility requirements, funding, and scope of work. This document contains detailed instructions for the application narrative and budget forms.

Budget Forms 4 and 5 (XLSX; Posted 06-Aug-2025)

Budget Forms 4 - Budget Summary and 5 - Budget Narrative


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: Tuesday, August 05, 2025
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