Grants
The New York State Education Department receives a Federal Charter Schools Program (CSP) grant under Title V, Part B of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, (NCLB). The primary purpose of this grant is to award sub-grants to one or more eligible applicants in the State to enable such applicant to plan and implement a charter school in accordance with Title V, Part B of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, (NCLB). The New York State Education Department also awards a State-funded grant to all eligible applicants to provide opportunities for services and expenses related to the development, implementation, and operation of existing charter schools. Please do not hesitate to email the State Education Department at emsccsp@mail.nysed.gov, placing GRANTS in the subject line, with questions or for additional information.
Interest Earned on Federally-funded Grants
Federal Grants
CSP Planning and Implementation Grant: The funding for planning, program design and implementation of charter schools is authorized under Title V, Part B of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, (NCLB). The primary purpose of this program is to expand the number of high-quality charter schools available to students. Find Grants Finance forms here.
Dissemination Grant: The funding for the dissemination grant is authorized under Title V, Part B of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, (NCLB) The primary purpose of this program is to assist other schools with:
- Developing curriculum materials, assessments, and other materials that promote increased student achievement and are based on successful practices within the assisting charter school;
- Conducting evaluations and developing materials that document the successful practices of the assisting charter school and that are designed to improve student performance in other schools;
- Assisting other individuals with the planning and start-up of one or more new public schools, including charter schools, that are independent of the assisting charter school and its developers, and that agree to be held to at least as high a level of accountability as the assisting charter school; and
- Developing partnerships with other public schools, including charter schools, designed to improve student academic achievement in each of the schools participating in the partnership.
Click here to view summaries of awarded dissemination grant projects.
State Grants
State Stimulus Fund: The State Education Department (SED) receives New York State charter schools stimulus funds and provides opportunities for existing charter schools to apply for sub-grants for services and expenses related to the development, implementation, and operation of charter schools. Funds may be used for costs associated with the acquisition, renovation or construction of charter school facilities. Find Grants Finance forms here.
Additional Grant Opportunities