Charter Schools Program Start-Up Grant (MN)

Charter Schools Program Start-Up Grant (MN)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota Department of Education
Amount: Up to US $2,000,000
Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Summary

The Charter Schools Program Start-Up Grant in Minnesota, offered by the Minnesota Department of Education, provides vital federal funding for new charter schools. This grant supports initial planning, program design, and implementation, with an estimated total of six grants funded. Eligible local education agencies can apply for a maximum award of $2,000,000 over three years. This funding opportunity aims to enhance educational options and promote innovative approaches in the state's charter school landscape.

Overview

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Charter Center is accepting Federal Charter Schools Program (CSP) Start-Up Grant applications from developing and newly operational charter schools. CSP grants provide federal financial start-up assistance for: PlanningProgram designInitial implementation of new charter schools operated by an eligible local education agency (LEA) This grant opportunity estimates to fund approximately six start-up grants using funding from the federal award CFDA 84.282A, entitled “Charter School Programs (CSP)” from the United States Department of Education. The maximum three-year grant award may not exceed $2,000,000.

Eligibility

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