2025-26 Start-Up Subgrant – Planning, Implementation, Replication, and Expansion

The 2025-26 Start-Up Subgrant program provides funding to charter school developers in California to assist in the development and initial operations of newly established or conversion charter schools, as well as to assist in the expansion and replication of high-quality charter schools. The program offers four types of subgrants: Planning, Implementation, Replication, and Expansion. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and public agencies. The program has a total estimated available funding of $20,235,923, with estimated award amounts ranging from $300,000 to $1,900,000. The period of performance for the subgrants is up to 36 months. • Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and public agencies • Four types of subgrants are available: Planning, Implementation, Replication, and Expansion • Total estimated available funding is $20,235,923 • Estimated award amounts range from $300,000 to $1,900,000 • Period of performance is up to 36 months