Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 042424 005
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Charter School Program (CSP) Developer Grants opportunity (Assistance Listing Number 84.282E) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education to help charter school developers replicate or expand high-quality charter schools. The program sits under Title IV, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In practical terms, it is designed to put federal start-up and growth dollars behind charter models that have already demonstrated strong results, so they can serve more students and bring proven practices to additional communities.
At the program level, CSP has several connected goals. It aims to expand access to strong public charter school options for all students, with explicit emphasis on children with disabilities, English learners, and other traditionally underserved students, while supporting schools in helping students meet challenging state academic standards. It also supports core start-up activities like planning, program design, and initial implementation; encourages an overall increase in the number of high-quality charter schools nationwide; and promotes learning about what works by evaluating charter school impacts on students, families, and communities. Another theme is knowledge-sharing and systems improvement: CSP promotes sharing best practices between charter schools and traditional public schools, supports facilities-related efforts for charter schools through state-level support approaches, and encourages stronger authorizing practices and greater quality, accountability, and transparency among public chartering agencies, including state educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs).
This specific competition, ALN 84.282E, focuses on replication and expansion. Replication generally means opening one or more new charter schools based on a proven, high-quality model. Expansion generally means increasing enrollment or adding grades/campuses for an existing high-quality charter school. The notice also clarifies an important practical eligibility boundary the Department applies: schools that have been operating for more than five years are usually considered beyond the initial implementation phase. As a result, they are typically not eligible for CSP funds to open a new school or to replicate under certain CSP developer streams, but they may still be eligible under 84.282E if the request is specifically for expanding a high-quality charter school.
Eligibility is limited to “developers” that have already taken concrete steps with an authorized public chartering authority. To qualify, the applicant must (a) have applied to an authorized public chartering authority to operate a charter school and (b) have provided adequate and timely notice to that authorizer. In addition, the charter school must be located in a state that has a state statute specifically authorizing the establishment of charter schools (as defined in ESEA). A key restriction for this developer grant is that the charter school must be in a state where there is not currently a CSP State Entity grant (ALN 84.282A) in place under ESEA section 4303. In other words, this opportunity is targeted to states without an active state-level CSP grantmaker, so developers in those states still have a path to federal CSP support.
The opportunity posting emphasizes that the summary provided is only a synopsis and that the controlling requirements live in the official Federal Register application notice. Applicants are expected to rely on that official notice for the full details on eligibility nuances, required application components, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules. The Department also points applicants to the “Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs” (Federal Register, December 7, 2022) for standardized guidance on how and where to obtain and submit an application.
From the competition details provided, the opportunity number is ED GRANTS 042424 005, the agency is the U.S. Department of Education, and the closing date listed is June 24, 2024 (original closing date). The award ceiling is up to $2,000,000 per grant, and the Department anticipates making about 14 awards. The funding instrument is a grant, the activity category is education, and the eligible applicant type is listed broadly as “Others,” with the narrative eligibility requirements centered on being an eligible charter school developer as defined in ESEA.
Finally, the notice includes a documentation reminder for nonprofit status under 34 CFR 75.51, which matters because many charter developers are nonprofit organizations. An applicant can demonstrate nonprofit status through common forms of evidence such as current IRS 501(c)(3) recognition, a certification from a state taxing body or attorney general, or incorporation documents that clearly establish nonprofit status. If the applicant is a local affiliate of a larger nonprofit, it may rely on the parent organization’s documentation paired with a statement confirming the affiliate relationship.Apply for ED GRANTS 042424 005
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter School Program (CSP): CSP Developer Grants for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools, Assistance Listing Number 84.282E" 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 2024-04-24.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-06-24. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Charter School Program (CSP) Developer Grants opportunity (ALN 84.282E)?
ALN 84.282E is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). It is designed to provide federal funding to help charter school developers replicate or expand high-quality charter schools.
What is the purpose of this competition?
This competition focuses on putting start-up and growth resources behind charter school models that have already demonstrated strong results, so those models can serve more students and bring proven practices to additional communities.
What law and program authority does CSP fall under?
CSP sits under Title IV, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
What are the broader goals of CSP mentioned in the opportunity description?
The description highlights several CSP goals, including: expanding access to strong public charter school options for all students (with explicit emphasis on children with disabilities, English learners, and other traditionally underserved students); supporting schools in helping students meet challenging state academic standards; supporting planning, program design, and initial implementation activities; increasing the number of high-quality charter schools; evaluating charter school impacts on students, families, and communities; promoting sharing best practices between charter schools and traditional public schools; supporting facilities-related efforts through state-level support approaches; and encouraging stronger authorizing practices and greater quality, accountability, and transparency among public chartering agencies (including SEAs and LEAs).
What does ALN 84.282E specifically fund: replication, expansion, or both?
This competition focuses on replication and expansion of high-quality charter schools.
What does "replication" mean in this grant program?
Replication generally means opening one or more new charter schools based on a proven, high-quality model.
What does "expansion" mean in this grant program?
Expansion generally means increasing enrollment or adding grades or campuses for an existing high-quality charter school.
Are charter schools that have been operating for more than five years eligible?
The notice explains that schools operating for more than five years are usually considered beyond the initial implementation phase and are typically not eligible for CSP funds to open a new school or replicate under certain developer streams. However, they may still be eligible under ALN 84.282E if the request is specifically for expanding a high-quality charter school.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to eligible charter school "developers" that have already taken concrete steps with an authorized public chartering authority, as described in the notice.
What steps must a developer have taken with an authorized public chartering authority to be eligible?
To qualify, the applicant must (a) have applied to an authorized public chartering authority to operate a charter school and (b) have provided adequate and timely notice to that authorizer.
Does the charter school have to be located in a state with a charter school law?
Yes. The charter school must be located in a state that has a state statute specifically authorizing the establishment of charter schools (as defined in ESEA).
Is this competition available in every state?
No. A key restriction is that the charter school must be in a state where there is not currently a CSP State Entity grant (ALN 84.282A) in place under ESEA section 4303. This opportunity is targeted to states without an active state-level CSP grantmaker.
What is the relationship between this competition (84.282E) and the CSP State Entity grant (84.282A)?
The notice draws a boundary between the two: 84.282E is intended to serve developers in states that do not have an active CSP State Entity grant (84.282A) operating under ESEA section 4303.
What is the Assistance Listing Number (ALN) for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing Number is 84.282E.
What is the opportunity number listed for this competition?
The opportunity number provided is ED GRANTS 042424 005.
Which federal agency is administering this grant competition?
The administering agency is the U.S. Department of Education, through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE).
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category?
The activity category is education.
What is the maximum award size?
The award ceiling is up to $2,000,000 per grant.
How many awards does the Department expect to make?
The Department anticipates making about 14 awards.
What is the closing date listed for the competition?
The closing date listed is June 24, 2024 (original closing date).
Where should applicants look for the official, controlling requirements for the competition?
The opportunity description emphasizes that the controlling requirements are in the official Federal Register application notice. Applicants are expected to rely on that official notice for full details, including eligibility nuances, required application components, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules.
Are applicants expected to follow any standardized Department of Education application instructions?
Yes. Applicants are pointed to the "Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs" (Federal Register, December 7, 2022) for standardized guidance on how and where to obtain and submit an application.
The eligible applicant type is listed as "Others." What does that mean here?
While the posting lists the eligible applicant type broadly as "Others," the narrative eligibility requirements focus on being an eligible charter school developer as defined in ESEA and meeting the specific conditions described (authorizer steps, state charter law, and no current CSP State Entity grant in the state).
Does the notice mention anything about nonprofit status?
Yes. The notice includes a documentation reminder for nonprofit status under 34 CFR 75.51.
How can an applicant demonstrate nonprofit status for purposes of this competition?
The notice cites examples of acceptable evidence, such as: current IRS 501(c)(3) recognition; a certification from a state taxing body or attorney general; or incorporation documents that clearly establish nonprofit status.
If an applicant is a local affiliate of a larger nonprofit, can it use the parent organization's nonprofit documentation?
Yes. The notice states that an affiliate may rely on the parent organization's documentation paired with a statement confirming the affiliate relationship.
Does the opportunity description list every requirement an applicant must meet?
No. The description explicitly says it is only a synopsis and that applicants should rely on the official Federal Register notice for the full set of requirements and rules.
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