Statewide Technical Assistance for Charter Schools Funding Competition Grant

Statewide Technical Assistance for Charter Schools Funding Competition Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: CA Department of Education
Amount: Up to US $246,000
Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Summary

The Statewide Technical Assistance for Charter Schools Funding Competition aims to enhance the dissemination of high-quality technical assistance in California. Funded by the California Department of Education, this initiative will support local education agencies and non-profits in providing targeted assistance in key areas such as English Learners, Special Education, and Career and Technical Education. Subgrants will be available for fiscal years 2025-26 through 2027-28, focusing on improving educational outcomes for diverse student populations.

Overview

Purpose Through the Statewide Technical Assistance for Charter Schools (STACS) Request for Applications (RFA), the California Department of Education (CDE) will conduct a competitive process to award subgrants supporting activities with the goal of expanding and enhancing the statewide dissemination of high-quality technical assistance and best practices. STACS Subgrants will fund activities in fiscal years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28. Description Technical assistance will focus on five key topic areas: English Learners (EL), Special Education (SPED), Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students (SED), Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Innovative Strategies. Applicants must be California-based local education agencies (LEAs), including county offices of education (COEs), or education non-profit organizations that possess substantial experience in providing technical assistance statewide to charter schools. Authorized under Title IV, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (20 U.S.C.7221-7221j).

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be California-based local education agencies (LEAs), including county offices of education (COEs), or education non-profit organizations that possess substantial experience in providing technical assistance statewide to charter schools.