CFDA 84.282 · Education · Active

Charter Schools

Federal assistance program administered by U.S. Department of Education (ED), catalogued in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings.

$500K–$10M
Typical award range
20
Indexed opportunities
0
Open now
ED
Administering agency

The verdict

CFDA 84.282 is an active Education program with 20 indexed Grants.gov opportunities - 0 open for application right now.

$500K–$10M
typical award range (SAM.gov)
-
next application deadline
$2.0 million
largest award ceiling indexed
18%
of the catalog is Education

Program overview. CFDA 84.282 - Charter Schools - is a federal assistance listing in the Education category, administered by U.S. Department of Education (ED). The typical award range cataloged on SAM.gov is $500,000 to $10.0 million. The program is currently active in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. Eligible applicants include State or Local Government, Educational Institution.

Funding opportunities. PlainGrants has indexed 20 Grants.gov opportunity announcements tied to CFDA 84.282. Of those, 0 are currently open for applications and 20 have closed. The largest award ceiling seen across these announcements is $2.0 million. Agencies have projected roughly $864.8 million in total estimated funding across the indexed announcements for this CFDA number. Individual Notice of Funding Opportunity documents on Grants.gov carry the exact deadlines, required forms, and submission instructions.

Next steps. Before applying for CFDA 84.282, confirm your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) - these are mandatory for every federal funding instrument. Read the current Notice of Funding Opportunity end-to-end, paying close attention to the cost-share or matching requirement, the evaluation criteria, and the narrative page limits. Education-category grants frequently require formal partnerships with local education agencies or accredited institutions, line those commitments up early. For structural help, the guides linked below cover SAM.gov setup, NOFO interpretation, and common rejection reasons.

Where Education sits in the federal catalog

Education accounts for 93 of the 504 catalogued programs (18%). This is one of them.

Programs21%18.5%10.3%8.7%8.3%17.7%HealthEducationAgricultureScience & ResearchBusiness & Economic DevelopmentEnvironmentPublic SafetyOther
Share of the 504 federal assistance programs by functional category, SAM.gov Assistance Listings
Typical award as share of ceiling 5.0%

$500,000 to $10.0 million

Program Description

Grants to support the creation, quality, and expansion of effective charter schools.

Who Is Eligible?

State or Local Government Educational Institution

Ready to Apply?

Visit the official program website for current application requirements and deadlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CFDA 84.282 grant program?
CFDA 84.282 is the "Charter Schools" program administered by U.S. Department of Education. Grants to support the creation, quality, and expansion of effective charter schools.
Who is eligible for Charter Schools?
Eligible applicants include: State or Local Government, Educational Institution. Always verify current eligibility requirements directly with the awarding agency, as requirements can change between funding cycles.
How much funding is available through CFDA 84.282?
The typical award range for this program is $500,000 to $10.0 million. Actual amounts depend on available appropriations, the number of applicants, and the scope of the proposed project. Check the current Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for exact figures.
How do I apply for this federal grant?
Most federal grants require registration in SAM.gov and submission through Grants.gov. Start by reading the program's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific instructions, deadlines, and required documents. See our step-by-step guide for the full application process.
What is the application deadline for Charter Schools?
The listed deadline is Annual. Deadlines vary by funding cycle, so always verify with the current NOFO on Grants.gov.
Where can I find more education grants?
PlainGrants lists education grant programs from across federal agencies. Browse all Education grants by category, or use our Eligibility Finder to filter programs by your organization type and funding needs.

Funding Opportunities

Closed Closes: Jul 14, 2025

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter Schools Program (CSP)- Model Development and Dissemination Grants, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.282G

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Closed Closes: Jul 8, 2025

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)—State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grant (SFIG) Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.282D

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Closed Closes: Jun 30, 2025

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter Schools Program (CSP): CSP Developer Grants for The Opening of New Charter Schools, Assistance Listing Number 84.282B

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Closed Closes: Jun 30, 2025

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter Schools Program (CSP): CSP Developer Grants for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools, Assistance Listing Number 84.282E

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Closed Closes: Jun 18, 2025

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter Schools Program (CSP): Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools Assistance Listing Number 84.282M

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Closed Closes: Jun 9, 2025

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)--Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants), Assistance Listing Number 84.282A

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Closed Closes: Jul 29, 2024

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter School Program (CSP): State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grant (SFIG) Program, Assistance Listing Numbers 84.282D

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Closed Closes: Jun 27, 2024

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.282M

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Closed Closes: Jun 24, 2024

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter School Program (CSP): CSP Developer Grants for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools, Assistance Listing Number 84.282E

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Closed Closes: Jun 24, 2024

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter School Program (CSP): CSP Developer Grants for The Opening of New Charter Schools, Assistance Listing Number 84.282B

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What to do next

Turn CFDA 84.282 into an application.

  • Confirm your organization is eligible and registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity ID before the next deadline. Check eligibility
  • Read the application path end-to-end, forms, narratives, and deadlines live in the current NOFO on Grants.gov. How to apply
  • Compare with the other Education programs to pick the best fit for your project. All Education grants

Award ranges and deadlines reflect the SAM.gov catalog snapshot; always verify against the live NOFO before applying.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings (CFDA) and is for informational purposes only. Program requirements, deadlines, and availability change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the awarding agency before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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