Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter School Programs (CSP): Charter School Programs (CSP): Grants to Charter School Developers for The Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools, Assistance Listing Number 84.282 | ED GRANTS 070622 003

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The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) is offering a discretionary federal grant under the Charter School Programs (CSP) titled "Grants to Charter School Developers for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools" (Assistance Listing Number 84.282E). This opportunity is intended to help charter school developers either (1) open and prepare for the operation of new charter schools that replicate proven, high-quality models or (2) expand existing high-quality charter schools. A key restriction in this competition is that it is aimed at work in States that do not currently have a CSP State Entity grant under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), meaning the funding is targeted to places where that particular State-level CSP support is not already in place.

The broader purpose of the CSP, reflected in this developer grant, is to increase access to strong public charter school options and to focus that access particularly on underserved students. The program is designed to expand educational opportunities and help students meet challenging State academic standards, while also supporting the start-up and growth phases that can be financially difficult for schools trying to launch or scale. In addition to growing the number of high-quality charter schools nationally, the CSP also emphasizes learning from results and sharing what works, including evaluating the impact of charter schools on student achievement as well as effects on families and communities. The overall CSP framework also includes goals related to facilities support for charter schools and strengthening authorizing practices, although this specific competition is framed around developer needs for replication and expansion.

Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Education, and awards are structured as grants. The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $380,000, with an anticipated 10 awards, indicating a relatively competitive national competition with moderate-sized grants meant to support concrete growth or start-up implementation activities. While the synopsis does not spell out every allowable cost, the stated intent is to provide financial assistance for planning, program design, and initial implementation activities tied to opening replicated schools or expanding high-quality schools, essentially helping developers cover the early-stage costs of getting a school ready to operate and serve students.

Eligibility is described broadly in the summary as including nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education), and additional eligible applicants described in the official notice under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section. Because the Department notes that the synopsis is not a substitute for the Federal Register notice, applicants are expected to rely on the official application notice for the precise definitions of "charter school developer," what qualifies as "high-quality," what it means to "replicate" versus "expand," and any State-related conditions or documentation requirements tied to operating in States without a CSP State Entity grant.

Key dates for the 2022 cycle shown in the listing include an applications-available date of July 6, 2022, a strongly encouraged (but not required) notice of intent to apply due July 21, 2022, and a deadline for transmittal of applications of August 5, 2022. The intergovernmental review deadline is September 6, 2022. The Department also indicates it planned a pre-application technical assistance webinar, with details posted on the OESE CSP website, and it points new applicants to Department of Education "funding basics" resources that explain standard federal discretionary grant expectations and processes. Application submission logistics and standard procedural requirements are tied to the Department's Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 27, 2021), which applicants would need to follow alongside the program-specific Federal Register notice.

For official guidance, applicants are directed to the Federal Register application notice, which governs requirements such as application components, submission procedures, selection criteria, performance measures, priorities, and contact information. The program contact listed for this opportunity is Porscheoy Brice at the U.S. Department of Education, with the email address DeveloperCompetition2022@ed.gov and telephone number (202) 987-1769.

• The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter School Programs (CSP): Charter School Programs (CSP): Grants to Charter School Developers for The Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools, Assistance Listing Number 84.282" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.282.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jul 06, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 05, 2022 Applications Available July 6, 2022. Notice of Intent to Apply Applicants are strongly encouraged, but not required to submit a notice of intent to apply by July 21, 2022. Applicants who do not meet this deadline may still apply. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 5, 2022. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review September 6, 2022. Pre-Application Webinar Information The CSP intends to hold a webinar designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. Detailed information regarding this webinar will be provided at https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services/charter-school-programs/charter-schools-program-non-state-educational-agencies-non-sea-planning-program-design-and-initial-implementation-grant/applicant-info-and-eligibility/. Note For new potential grantees unfamiliar with grantmaking at the Department, please consult our funding basics resource at www2.ed.gov/documents/funding-101/funding-101-basics.pdf or a more detailed resource at www2.ed.gov/documents/funding-101/funding-101.pdf. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Porscheoy Brice, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 3E209, Washington, DC 20202-5970. Telephone (202) 987-1769. Email DeveloperCompetition2022@ed.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $380,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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