Grants for Charter Schools
Last updated October 12, 2026
Grantable tracks 132 active grants for charter schools in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 79 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.
- Grants tracked
- 132
- from 43 funders
- Median award
- $20K
- middle half $10K–$305K
- Total listed funding
- $29.3M
- across 79 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 2
- 7 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Payments to Strict Discipline Academies and Qualified Districts – Section 25f Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 1, 2026 · Varies Long-term grant opportunity providing payments to strict discipline academies and qualified districts under Section 25f of Michigan education legislation. Open from October 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026. | |
| Payments to Strict Discipline Academies and Qualified Districts - Section 25f Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 1, 2026 · Varies Long-term grant opportunity providing payments to strict discipline academies and qualified districts under Section 25f. | |
| Seed Grant Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund · Foundation ~December · $250K – $750K Support educational leaders and entrepreneurs who want to grow high-performing public charter schools by serving 250-1,000 additional students in the next two years. Review application process at: chartergrowthfund.org/apply-for-funding/ | |
| Idaho Future Fund Grant Idaho Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · $10K – $20K The Idaho Future Fund Grant is designed to bridge educational gaps for preschool to 12th grade students in Idaho. | |
| FY27 Charter School Program Expansion Grant Dept of Education Grants · State Mar 8, 2027 · Varies Targeted federal grant to support expansion of charter school programs. | |
| FY27 Charter School Program Start-Up Grant Dept of Education Grants · State Mar 8, 2027 · Varies Targeted federal grant to support start-up of new charter school programs. | |
| FY27 Charter School Program Expansion Grant and Charter School Program Start-Up Grant Dept of Education Grants · State Mar 8, 2027 · Varies Federal targeted grants supporting charter school expansion and start-up activities in Massachusetts. | |
| Charter School Program (CSP) Grant Opportunity 180 · Foundation Not published · $51M | |
| NewSchools: Innovative Schools Grant New Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · $150K – $250K The NewSchools: Innovative Schools Grant supports education leaders aiming to create new public and charter schools that address the unique needs of today's students. | |
| Nevada Facilities Fund Opportunity 180 · Foundation Not published · Varies Referenced on Opportunity 180's website as a funding program, but specific details about this fund are not provided in the available website content. | |
| Charter Access Bank Loan Enhancement Program (Charter ABLE) State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies Aimed to assist charter schools lower costs to access facility acquisition, renovation, and construction financing. | |
| P-TECH Continued Support Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $3M The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. | |
| Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program California State Treasurer's Office · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program provides vital funding for charter schools to cover costs related to rent, mortgage, and facility expenses. | |
| PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (L3Harris Technologies) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K L3Harris Technologies is collaborating with PLTW to enhance STEM education for PreK-12 students. | |
| PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (L3Harris Technologies) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K L3Harris Technologies is collaborating with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to expand STEM education for PreK-12 students. This initiative aims to inspire young learners through enhanced PLTW programs starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. | |
| PLTW Gateway- Program Expansion- In Partnership With: Arrow Electronics Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Gateway program, in partnership with Arrow Electronics, aims to enhance STEM education in public and charter schools across the U.S. Funded by Lockheed Martin, this initiative provides $10,000 for schools to expand their existing… | |
| Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter School Student Experience Fund Avila Beach Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To help augment or bring back extracurricular offerings that help shape well-rounded children. The fund may also provide school-based, education-related assistance for children of economically disadvantaged families. | |
| Charter Fund: Scale Funding Grant Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charter Fund: Scale Funding supports nonprofit organizations that operate high-performing public charter schools. | |
| Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies The federally-funded Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program provides grants to fully or partially fund debt service reserve accounts on bond transactions issued through the Authority. | |
| PLTW Engineering - New Program - In Partnership With: Arrow Electronics Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The PLTW Engineering program, in partnership with Arrow Electronics, offers grants to support STEM education in schools within 25 miles of Alpharetta, GA. | |
| QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program Neighborhood House Charter School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges. | |
| PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Chevron Louisiana) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The PLTW Gateway grant, supported by Chevron, aims to enhance educational experiences in Louisiana by expanding Project Lead The Way programs. | |
| School Improvement Grant The Opportunity Trust D/B/a Zest Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Opportunity Trust provides grants to support schools in improving educational quality and expanding access to effective public schools in St. Louis. | |
| Charter FinE Enhancement (Charter FinE) Program State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies Aimed to assist charter schools lower costs to access facility acquisition, renovation, and construction financing. |
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Grants for charter schools by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 2 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 7 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 15 11%
- No deadline published
- 108 82%
Only 7 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most active grants for charter schools
- Project Lead The Way Inc 30 active
- Project Lead the Way inc. 16 active
- State Treasurer's Office 9 active
- Texas Education Agency 7 active
- California State Treasurer's Office 6 active
- Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund 5 active
43 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 132 active grants for charter schools (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 12, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 4 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for charter schools
Grants for charter schools support the startup, expansion, and facilities needs of public charter schools. The primary federal source is the Charter Schools Program (CSP), administered by the U.S. Department of Education, which funds new and expanding charters and facilities financing. Major private funders include the Walton Family Foundation and the Charter School Growth Fund, alongside the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and various community and education foundations.
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Grants for Charter Schools by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for charter schools award?
Of the 132 grants for charter schools Grantable lists as of October 12, 2026, 79 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $305K. The largest is $6.0M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for charter schools?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Project Lead The Way Inc (30), Project Lead the Way inc. (16), State Treasurer's Office (9), Texas Education Agency (7), and California State Treasurer's Office (6). In all, 43 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for charter schools due?
Of 132 grants listed, 2 accept applications on a rolling basis, 7 have a published upcoming deadline, 15 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 108 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for charter schools?
The federal Charter Schools Program funds the charter lifecycle, including startup grants for new schools, expansion and replication of high-quality models, and facilities financing. Private funders add grants for school launch, growth, and operations. Many charter schools also access the same federal Title programs available to other public schools, since charters are public schools.
Who funds charter schools?
The U.S. Department of Education's Charter Schools Program is the main federal funder, with subgrants often run through state education agencies. The Walton Family Foundation is the largest private funder of charter startups, and the Charter School Growth Fund and the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools support charter growth and advocacy. State per-pupil funding and local and community foundations also contribute.
Are charter schools eligible for the same grants as other public schools?
Yes. Because charter schools are public schools, they are generally eligible for federal Title programs and many state and foundation grants open to public schools, in addition to charter-specific funding like the CSP. Eligibility for charter-specific grants often depends on authorization status, school stage (startup versus expansion), and state rules. Confirm requirements with each funder and your state charter office.
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