Announcement of Funding Opportunity
RFP #GC 23-016
Charter School Expansion Grants 2023-2024
Grant Application Documents
Grant Application in PDF 
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Grant Contract Template Grant Contract Template
Questions and Answers – Posted 5/22/23
Legislative Authority
Charter Schools Program, authorized by Title IV, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Purpose of Grant
To support the expansion of high-quality educational opportunities for students in New York State by expanding the number of seats in existing charter schools in New York State that are already providing a significant educational benefit to students, especially those who are at the greatest risk of not meeting State academic standards.
Project Period
October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024
Eligible Applicants
Existing charter school education corporations, operating one or more charter schools, that are authorized by one of New York State’s charter entities – the Board of Regents, the Buffalo Board of Education, the New York City Department of Education, the SUNY Board of Trustees. The education corporation will apply on behalf of a charter school it operates, where the charter school has had its charter renewed by the school’s charter authorizer at least once.
Amount of Funding
$7,500,000, subject to availability of funds.
Application Due Date and Mailing Address
Applicants must submit an electronic version of the completed application (including FS-10 budget) to GC23-016@nysed.gov no later than June 5, 2023.
Applicants must also mail one (1) original copy of the FS-10 budget with original signature, postmarked no later than June 5, 2023 to:
Charter School Office
New York State Education Department
Room 5N EB Mezzanine
Albany, New York 12234
Attn: Valerie Kowalski
Questions
Questions and Answers – Posted 5/22/23
Pre-qualification Requirement
Proposals received from non-profit applicants that are not prequalified in the New York State Grants Gateway by 5:00 PM on the proposal due date of June 5, 2023, cannot be evaluated. Such proposals will be disqualified from further consideration. Please see the “Prequalification Requirement” section for additional information.
The charter school education corporation applying on behalf of a charter school must be the entity prequalified in Grants Gateway.
Non-Mandatory Notice of Intent
The Notice of Intent (NOI) is not a requirement for submitting a complete application by the application date; however, NYSED strongly encourages all prospective applicants to submit an NOI to ensure a timely and thorough review and rating process. A non-profit applicant’s NOI will also help to facilitate timely review of their prequalification materials. The notice of intent is a simple email notice stating your organization’s (use the legal name) intent to submit an application for this grant. The due date is May 25, 2023. Please send the NOI to GC23-016@nysed.gov.
NYSED Designated Contacts
Program: Valerie Kowalski
Fiscal: Monica Foley
M/WBE: Brian Hackett
Grant Application Documents
Grant Application in PDF | Grant Application in Word
Grant Contract Template
Questions and Answers – Posted 5/22/23