NC GROW CSP

The North Carolina Association for Public Charter Schools (NCAPCS) is excited to announce it was awarded $52,995,683 in funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Expanding Opportunities Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants to State Entities.  This is a competitive grant program that enables State entities, including charter support organizations, to award subgrants to eligible applicants in their State to open and prepare for the operation of new charter schools and to replicate and expand high-quality charter schools.

“Charter schools expand opportunities for students and families, “ said Rhonda Dillingham, NCAPCS Executive Director.  “We designed a strong grant proposal to increase student seats in high-quality public charter schools across North Carolina.  We are excited about the impact this will have on the future of education in our state as we partner with stakeholders and communities.”

This grant will fund NC Growing Results-Oriented Wins with Charter Schools (NC GROW Charter Schools) Program from 2025 - 2030, which will be led by NCAPCS.  Through the NC Grow Charter Schools, NCAPCS plans to:

• Support the expansion of public charter schools, prioritizing innovative Career and Technical Education (CTE), STEM, or AI charter models.
• Deliver targeted technical assistance to help subgrantees strengthen their financial management.
• Provide comprehensive charter school board governance training in North Carolina.

Stay tuned for more information soon on the implementation of NC GROW Charter Schools Program.