The Seed Grant is looking for founding leaders who want to launch a new school or leaders seeking to expand or replicate operating high-performing public charter schools.
Donor Name: Charter School Growth Fund
State: All States
County: All Counties
U.S. Territory: American Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands and U.S. Virgin Islands
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $250,000 to $750,000
Details:
CSGF Seed invests in growing, early-stage charter school networks that create the conditions for students to have choice-filled lives. Since 2013, through our Seed strategy, they have invested $80M+ in over 100 charter school leaders to expand their impact and serve more students and families in their communities. The Seed Grant is designated to strengthen the foundations of early-stage charter organizations and to provide them with catalytic resources for growth as they expand their impact in the communities they serve. The Seed Grant provides funding, resources, and mentorship as they open more schools.
The Portfolio Members typically share the following Traits:
- Academic Excellence
- Ambition to Grow
- Strong Leadership Committed to Underserved Students
- Commitment to Financial Sustainability
Funding Information
If you are entering your planning year (one year before opening), the grant will be for $250,000. Otherwise, grants range from $250,000 to $750,000 based on the size of your growth.
Eligibility Criteria
The Seed Grant is specifically for early stage charter school organizations that are interested in growing to increase opportunities for students in their community.
All applicants must
- Be a non-profit charter school, or opening a non-profit charter school,
- Be located in the United States or US territory, and
- Must be opening a new school or replicating a school site serving at least 250 students by Fall 2025.
For more information, visit Charter School Growth Fund.