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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Tiny Fellowship 4point0 Schools · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tiny Fellowship is 4.0's core seed grant program designed to support education entrepreneurs and founders creating new school models and choice-driven platforms.	Not published	Varies
UnifiED New Starter Kickoff Program Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Starter Kickoff is a specialized program designed to support newly appointed school leaders in launching their tenure effectively.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway- New Program- In Partnership With: Arrow Electronics Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The PLTW Gateway program, supported by Arrow Electronics, offers $20,000 in grants for schools in the Atlanta area to enhance STEM education.	Not published	Up to $20K
Robotics Education Development Grants Request for Applications New Hampshire Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The New Hampshire Department of Education is offering Robotics Education Development Grants aimed at public and charter schools to establish robotics teams and participate in competitions.	Not published	$2K – $15K
Inspired Schools Fellowship Arizona Leads · Foundation Not published · Varies Listed under AZ Leads' 'current school incubation opportunities we are funding and supporting.' The Inspired Schools Fellowship offers current or emerging school leaders the opportunity to found and lead a high-achieving 5th-8th grade…	Not published	Varies
UnifiED Expander Program Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The Expander program is an advanced leadership development initiative for experienced school leaders seeking to expand their school's impact and create more intentionally diverse learning communities.	Not published	$50K
State Facilities Incentive Grant (SFIG) Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.6M The Texas Education Agency (TEA), as the pass-through entity, is the grantee from the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and TEA awards subgrants to non-federal entities such as local educational agencies (LEAs), including school…	Not published	Up to $1.6M
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Chevron Mississippi) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Chevron is investing in the expansion of the PLTW Gateway program in Mississippi, which has already benefitted over 411,000 students and 9,500 teachers since 2009.	Not published	$5K
PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Caterpillar Foundation) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Engineering program, supported by the Caterpillar Foundation, aims to enhance access to STEM education in underserved communities.	Not published	$10K
PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion - In Partnership With: Arrow Electronics Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Computer Science grant, supported by Arrow Electronics, is designed to help schools expand their existing PLTW Computer Science programs. Schools can receive up to $10,000 to introduce new courses or enhance current offerings.	Not published	$10K
Project Acceleration Notes and Credit Enhancement Alternatives (PANACEA) Program Grant California School Finance Authority (CSFA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Project Acceleration Notes and Credit Enhancement Alternatives (PANACEA) Program, funded by an $8 million federal grant, aims to enhance financing for charter schools in California.	Not published	Varies
Community Charter Network Scholarship Grant Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Charter Network Scholarship, provided by the Central Indiana Community Foundation, assists students from Fall Creek Academy or University Heights Preparatory Academy in covering post-secondary educational expenses.	Not published	Varies
Founding AI School Leader Fellowship Arizona Leads · Foundation Not published · Varies AZ Leads lists this under 'Become a Grantee / current school incubation opportunities we are funding and supporting.' The Founding AI School Leader Fellowship, run in partnership with Silicon Schools Fund, gives a school founder grant…	Not published	Varies
UnifiED Fellow Program Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · $37K The Fellowship is an intensive leadership development program that prepares aspiring school leaders to create and lead high-performing, intentionally diverse charter schools.	Not published	$37K
Building Hope IMPACT Awards Program Building Hope Impact Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K	Not published	$5K – $20K
PLTW Gateway- New Program In Partnership With Emerson NI Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The PLTW Gateway program in partnership with Emerson NI aims to enhance STEM education for middle school students.	Not published	Up to $10K
PLTW Launch - New Program (L3Harris Technologies) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K L3Harris Technologies has partnered with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to inspire PreK-12 students in STEM fields, providing $20,000 in grants for schools to launch and expand PLTW programs starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	Up to $20K
Charter School Program (CSP) The Opportunity Trust D/B/a Zest Education · Foundation Not published · $2M The Charter School Program provides funding to support the launch and expansion of innovative charter schools in St. Louis.	Not published	$2M
PLTW Engineering - New Program (Caterpillar Foundation) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The PLTW Engineering program, supported by the Caterpillar Foundation, aims to enhance STEM education in underserved communities. Grants of $30,000 will help schools launch and expand these programs starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	$15K
Project Acceleration Notes and Credit Enhancement Alternatives Grant California State Treasurer's Office · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Project Acceleration Notes and Credit Enhancement Alternatives (PANACEA) Program, funded by an $8 million federal grant, aims to enhance financing for California charter schools' facilities.	Not published	Up to $1M
2025-2026 Charter School Program Technical Assistance Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $360K The 2025-2026 Charter School Program Technical Assistance Grant, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance the performance of Texas charter schools.	Not published	$360K
Parent Voice Fellowship New Schools for Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship program administered by New Schools for Alabama designed to develop parent leadership and advocacy skills.	Not published	Varies
Scale Grant Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund · Foundation Rolling · From $750K Support educational leaders and entrepreneurs who want to expand high-performing public charter schools by growing to serve roughly 1,000+ additional students in the next 3-5 years.	Rolling	From $750K
Charter Schools State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Program supports the planning, development and initial implementation of Charter Schools. Charter Schools provide enhanced parental choice and are exempt from many statutory and regulatory requirements.	Not published	Varies

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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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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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