How much funding does Charter Schools Program Start-Up Grant (MN) provide?

Charter Schools Program Start-Up Grant (MN) provides Up to US $2,000,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Charter Schools Program Start-Up Grant (MN)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Charter Schools Program Start-Up Grant (MN)

Minnesota Department of Education

Foundation Grants for Charter Schools Grants for K-12 Schools Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to US $2,000,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

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.

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.