Charter Schools Program (CSP) Expansion Grants – RFP #458

New York State Education Department is offering up to $14 million in federal Charter Schools Program expansion grants to existing high‑quality charter schools that plan to add at least two grades or increase enrollment by roughly 40 %. Applicants must submit a three‑year work plan, budget, and narrative by 5 PM ET on September 18 2026. The grant period runs from October 1 2026 through September 30 2029, with annual reporting and final expenditure reports required. Eligible costs include personnel salaries, minor facility renovations, equipment, curriculum development, professional development, and recruitment activities; daily operating expenses and major construction are prohibited. The award can range from $750 k to $2 M per school, contingent on meeting design‑priority criteria and state appropriations. • Eligibility: Existing nonprofit charter school corporations with a charter revision approved before Sep 18 2026 that adds ≥ 40 % seats or ≥ 2 grades. • Funding: Total pool $14 M; maximum award $1.5 M (up to $2 M with additional criteria). • Scope: Personnel, PD, supplies, minor remodeling, equipment, recruitment, curriculum, and related services. • Reporting: Quarterly progress reports, annual performance reports (first Friday in November), and final FS‑10F expenditure reports within 90 days of each grant year’s end.