2023–24 Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) Start-Up Sub-Grant

Purpose: The Federal PCSGP is a discretionary grant program administered by the California Department of Education, Charter Schools Division. Applications are reviewed by peer evaluators and awarded to school developers to assist in the development and initial operations of newly established/conversion charter schools. The PCSGP Start-Up Sub-Grant provides funding for the planning and initial implementation of newly established or conversion charter schools as well as to assist in the expansion and replication of high-quality charter schools. PCSGP sub-grants for Planning, Implementation, and Replication may be eligible for up to $600,000. Sub-grants for Expansion may be eligible for up to $300,000. There may be an additional opportunity to apply for up to $100,000 in supplemental funding to support and improve services for educationally disadvantaged students. The PCSGP Start-Up Sub-Grant serves California's public charter schools by providing startup and initial operating capital to assist schools in establishing high-performing charter school operations for California students and their families. Eligible Applicants: A newly established or conversion classroom-based charter school may be eligible for a Planning, Replication or Implementation sub-grant, provided that the school did not begin serving students prior to July 1, 2021. Eligible Geographies: Planning and Implementation sub-grants have varying award amounts. Planning, Implementation, and Replication sub-grants may not exceed a base award of $600,000. Expansion sub-grants may not exceed a base award of $300,000. There may be one additional opportunity to apply for supplemental funding, of up to $100,000, to specifically improve and support services for educationally disadvantaged students.

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