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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PLTW Gateway - New Program (PPG Industries) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The PLTW Gateway grant, funded by PPG Industries, aims to support schools in implementing PLTW Gateway programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. Schools must offer two different PLTW units over two years and complete grant reporting.	Not published	$5K
Building Hope: St. Joseph Bruno Charter Leadership Award Building Hope Holdings Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We will search the country for the next crop of winners in Educational Innovation, Community Engagement, Student Empowerment, and the S. Joseph Bruno Charter Leadership award-winning schools.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering - New Program (Ameren) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $30K Ameren has partnered with PLTW to inspire students and provide the hands-on STEM learning experiences necessary to thrive in life beyond the classroom.	Not published	$30K
Third Party Grants - Federal Charter Replication Grant The Wildflower Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies One of several third-party grant programs and funding partners that support Wildflower schools.	Not published	Varies
2024 Credit Enhancement State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies The program is to award grants to eligible entities that help charter schools address the cost of acquiring, constructing and renovating facilities by enhancing the accessibility and availability of loans and bond financing.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (PPG Industries) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Engineering grant, funded by PPG Industries, supports schools in enhancing their existing PLTW Engineering programs for the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	$10K
Charter School Growth Fund - Scale Funding Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund · Foundation Not published · From $750K The Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) Scale strategy provides grants and low-interest loans of $750,000+ to high-performing nonprofit public charter school networks growing to serve roughly 1,000+ additional students over 3-5 years…	Not published	From $750K
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (PPG Industries) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The PLTW Gateway program expansion grant, funded by PPG Industries, aims to support public and charter schools in enhancing their existing PLTW Gateway programs for the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	$5K
PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The PLTW Launch program, in collaboration with Burns and McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education by expanding access to innovative educational modules in eligible schools.	Not published	$5K
PLTW Biomedical Science- New Program ( Georgia) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The PLTW Biomedical Science grant supports public and charter schools in Georgia to implement the PLTW Biomedical Science program.	Not published	Up to $35K
Third-Party Competitive Grant (DC) District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Third-Party Competitive Grant (DC) aims to support DC-based nonprofit organizations with proven success in enhancing academic outcomes for public charter school students.	Not published	Up to $400K
Statewide Technical Assistance for Charter Schools Funding Competition Grant CA Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $246K The Statewide Technical Assistance for Charter Schools Funding Competition aims to enhance the dissemination of high-quality technical assistance in California.	Not published	Up to $246K
Gayle Miller Leaders of Change Scholarships Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools Facilities Corporation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K Support first generation college students to allow them to spend more time focusing on academic achievement rather than being burdened by financial concerns	Not published	$5K – $25K
PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion (Caterpillar Foundation) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion grant, funded by the Caterpillar Foundation, aims to enhance STEM education in underserved communities.	Not published	$10K
Posse Scholarship Foundation Program Neighborhood House Charter School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Posse Foundation program places scholars in supportive, multicultural groups of 10 scholars — Posses.	Not published	Varies
North Star Fellowship Grant The Mind Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The North Star Fellowship, managed by The Mind Trust in partnership with LEAD, offers exceptional school leaders a chance to develop and launch new public charter schools in Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
Credit Enhancement Grant (Facilities Access) New Schools for Alabama · Foundation Not published · $10.6M A substantial grant from the U.S. Department of Education awarded to New Schools for Alabama to address the critical challenge of affordable facilities access for charter schools in Alabama.	Not published	$10.6M
PLTW Launch - New Program (Chevron Louisiana) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K The PLTW Launch grant, supported by Chevron, aims to enhance educational opportunities in Louisiana by funding Project Lead The Way (PLTW) programs.	Not published	$8K
Dual Enrollment with Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT) - Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP) Neighborhood House Charter School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP) is for rising seniors who want to start earning a BFIT associates degree while still in high school.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway - New Program (ON Semiconductor Foundation) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $20K Onsemi is a leading semiconductor manufacturer serving tens of thousands of customers across several markets with intelligent power and sensing technologies.	Not published	$20K
2025-2027 Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC) OER Grant, Cycle 2 Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $6.0M The 2025-2027 Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC) OER Grant, Cycle 2, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to support the development and implementation of state-created open educational resources.	Not published	$6.0M
Individual Charter School Grants Cullen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: All applicants must schedule a phone call with Cullen staff prior to submitting an application.	Not published	Varies
Drown Foundation Grant Joseph Drown Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Drown Foundation Grant, offered by the Joseph Drown Foundation, focuses primarily on enhancing education in Los Angeles.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering - New Program (Arconic Foundation) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The PLTW Engineering grant, supported by the Arconic Foundation, aims to enhance STEM education by funding the implementation of PLTW Engineering courses in schools.	Not published	$20K

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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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