Grant Opportunities - Updated 4/24/13!

New York State and the Federal Government offer grant programs to charter schools and prospective charter school applicants.  Please do not hesitate to contact the Institute with questions or requests for additional information.

1).      New York State Stimulus Fund Grants

 

All New York State charter schools that meet the eligibility criteria, regardless of authorizer, are eligible to apply to SUNY for NYS Stimulus Fund grants. Specifically, SUNY, in accordance with State Finance Law section 97-sss may receive funding for the development, implementation, and operation of charter schools. Historically the state appropriation has been  $3.1 million for these grants, known as Charter Schools Stimulus Fund (“SSF”) grants. The most recent grant award cycle, 2012-2013, called only for proposals that focus on facility construction, renovation, financing, leasehold improvements, and other facility related expenses and prioritized those schools that have a demonstrated record of positive student outcomes.

 

The next grant award cycle is expected to be in the summer of 2013. The RFP will be posted on this page when available.

 

The Institute expects the 2013 RFP to be similar in scope to the 2012-13 RFP which is posted here: Request for Proposals - T002404.  For additional information about the 2012 SSF grant review, please click here.

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Institute announces 2012-13 New York State Stimulus Fund Recipients

Institute announces 2011-12 New York State Stimulus Fund Recipients (Applicants to July 20, 2011 RFP)

Institute announces 2010-11 New York State Stimulus Fund Recipients

Institute announces 2009-10 New York State Stimulus Fund Recipients

 

2).       Federal Public Charter School Program Grants (CSP)

New charter schools that have been authorized to operate a charter school by either the Board of Regents or the State University of New York Board of Trustees are eligible to request funds under this grant program for expenses associated with the planning and implementation of charter school programs. The primary purpose of the Charter School Program (CSP) is to expand the number of high-quality charter schools available to students.  CSP funds administered through the New York State Department of Education. Information about this program can be found here:

http://www.p12.nysed.gov/psc/2012-2013CSPGrant.html

 

For additional information about prior CSP grant review, please click here.

          

Information for State Stimulus Fund Grant Recipients

Contained in this section is helpful information for schools that are recipients of a New York State Stimulus Fund (SSF) Grant.  Information includes guidance to help with the administration of the school’s grant along with forms necessary for drawing down funds.  Schools should examine the Quick Reference Guide before submitting any Grant Expenditure Report Forms.

• SSF Grant Quick Reference Guide
  
  

• Grant Expenditure Report Forms
  (02-11 v2)

• SAMPLE Grant Expenditure Report Forms

(An example of how to properly complete a Grant Expenditure Report)

• Budget Revision Form(s) for SSF Grants