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 Computer Science - New Program (Caterpillar Foundation) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Computer Science program, supported by the Caterpillar Foundation, aims to enhance STEM education in underserved communities.	Not published	$10K
Exceptional Scholar Awards (Charter Schools) Riverside County Office · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognition program for outstanding senior students from Riverside County Charter Schools. First-ever awards program organized by RCOE for charter school students.	Not published	Varies
Charter School Program (Generation 30) Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $900K The Charter School Program (Generation 30) is designed to provide financial support for planning, program design, and initial implementation of charter schools in Texas.	Not published	$900K
PLTW Gateway - New Program (L3Harris Technologies) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K L3Harris Technologies collaborates with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to ignite interest in STEM among PreK-12 students. This initiative provides grants for schools to implement PLTW Gateway programs starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	Up to $20K
Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Facilities Grant District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Facilities Grant provides essential funding to public charter schools in the District of Columbia. With a total of $3.5 million available, grants can reach up to $750,000 per award.	Not published	Up to $750K
PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (Georgia) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The PLTW Launch - Program Expansion grant aims to support public and charter schools in Georgia seeking to enhance their existing PLTW Launch programs.	Not published	Up to $5K
PLTW Gateway- New Program ( within 50 states of US) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $9K Project Lead The Way is offering a rolling grant opportunity for schools across the US to implement the PLTW Gateway program for the first time.	Not published	$9K
Charter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740) California State Treasurer's Office · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charter School Facility Grant Program (SB740) aims to provide financial assistance for charter school facilities, specifically targeting schools that enroll a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.	Not published	Varies
Silicon Schools Fund - School Launch and Expansion Grants Silicon Schools Fund Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Silicon Schools funds the launch and expansion of innovative, excellent schools and seeks partners and solutions that can support their success.	Rolling	Varies
Great Schools Colorado Charter School Program (CSP) Colorado League of Charter Schools · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M Designed to increase the number of high-quality charter schools and high-quality charter school seats in Colorado, improve the quality of the charter school sector, and intensify its impact on overall school quality and school improvement…	Not published	Up to $2M
Educator Pipeline Competitive Grant (DC) District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Educator Pipeline Competitive Grant aims to enhance the quality and quantity of educators in DC charter schools.	Not published	Up to $500K
PLTW Launch - New Program (Ameren) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $15K PLTW Launch's 43 interdisciplinary modules bring learning to life.	Not published	$15K
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Ameren) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $10K 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	$10K
PLTW Gateway - New Program (EQT Foundation) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Gateway grant, funded by the EQT Foundation, supports schools in implementing PLTW Gateway programs for the upcoming academic year.	Not published	$10K
Charter School Program (CSP) Grant New Schools for Alabama · Foundation Not published · $1M – $1.5M New Schools for Alabama administers the Charter School Program (CSP) Grant Competition to support the launch of new, high-quality charter schools in Alabama.	Not published	$1M – $1.5M
Project Acceleration Notes and Credit Enhancement Alternatives State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Up to $100M Designed to help provide credit enhancement to facilitate the financing of the purchase, construction, and/or renovation of facilities for California public Charter Schools.	Not published	Up to $100M
Building Hope: Education Innovation Grant 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 (PPG Industries) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The PLTW Engineering grant, funded by PPG Industries, aims to support schools in implementing PLTW Engineering programs for the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	$15K
Charter School Growth Fund Michael & Susan Dell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) identifies high-performing charter schools and helps them expand, boosting academic outcomes, raising graduation rates, and unlocking opportunities for more students.	Not published	Varies
Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP) Grant California State Treasurer's Office · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP) provides funding for charter schools and school districts to support new construction and rehabilitation of existing facilities.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Launch - New Program (EQT Foundation) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Launch - New Program grant, provided by the EQT Foundation, aims to support schools in implementing PLTW Launch programs for the upcoming academic year.	Not published	$10K
Building Hope: Community Engagement Grant 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
Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies The State Charter School Incentive Grant Program funds are applied toward a charter school’s annual costs of rent, lease, mortgage, debt service, or Proposition 39 pro-rata payments for facilities, or towards the costs of purchase, design…	Not published	Varies
Building Hope: Student Empowerment Grant Awards 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

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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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