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2023–24 Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) Start-Up Sub-Grant

CA Department of Education · 73116

Eligibility details

A newly established or conversion classroom-based charter school may be eligible for a Planning, Replication or Implementation sub-grant, provided that the school did not begin serving students prior to July 1, 2021.

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: Not Required.

Matching funds and leveraged resources are different requirements. Read the description and reviewed rules below before determining resource commitments.

About this opportunity

The PCSGP Start-Up Sub-Grant provides funding for the planning and initial implementation of newly established or conversion charter schools as well as to assist in the expansion and replication of high-quality charter schools. PCSGP sub-grants for Planning, Implementation, and Replication may be eligible for up to $600,000. Sub-grants for Expansion may be eligible for up to $300,000. There may be an additional opportunity to apply for up to $100,000 in supplemental funding to support and improve services for educationally disadvantaged students. The PCSGP Start-Up Sub-Grant serves California's public charter schools by providing startup and initial operating capital to assist schools in establishing high-performing charter school operations for California students and their families.

Funding geography: Planning and Implementation sub-grants have varying award amounts. Planning, Implementation, and Replication sub-grants may not exceed a base award of $600,000. Expansion sub-grants may not exceed a base award of $300,000. There may be one additional opportunity to apply for supplemental funding, of up to $100,000, to specifically improve and support services for educationally disadvantaged students.

Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: California. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.