Closed ED-GRANTS-051525-001 CFDA 84.282 Discretionary

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

Posted by Department of Education

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — 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 — is cataloged under number ED-GRANTS-051525-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 84.282, posted by Department of Education. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 15, 2025 and last updated on May 22, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $72.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 20 awards. If the agency funds the expected 20 awards from the $72.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $3.6 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 18, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

June 18, 2025

Applications Available: May 15, 2025. Application Deadline: June 18, 2025. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 18, 2025. Pre-Application Webinar Information: The Department will hold a pre-application meeting via webinar to provide technical assistance to prospective applicants. Detailed information regarding this webinar will be provided at : https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-birth-grade-12/charter-school-programs/charter-schools-program-grants-to-charter-management-organizations-for-the-replication-and-expansion-of-high-quality-charter-schools-cmo-grants#fy-2025-csp-cmo-grants-competition on the FY 2025 CSP CMO Grant Competition tab. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie S. Jones, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-5970. Telephone: (202) 453-7835. Email: CMOCompetition@ed.gov.

Posted

May 15, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$72,000,000

Expected Awards

20

Instrument

Grant

Description

Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024. Purpose of Program: Through CSP CMO Grants (ALN 84.282M), the Department awards grants to charter management organizations (CMOs) on a competitive basis to enable them to replicate or expand one or more high-quality charter schools. Grant funds may be used to significantly increase the enrollment of, or add one or more grades to, an existing high-quality charter school or to open one or more new charter schools or new campuses of a high-quality charter school based on the educational model of an existing high-quality charter school. Charter schools that receive financial assistance through CSP CMO Grants provide elementary or secondary education, or both, and may also serve students in early childhood education programs or postsecondary students, consistent with the terms of their charter. Assistance Listing Number: 84.282M.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Stephanie S. Jones <br/>U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW <br/>Washington, DC 20202-5970 <br/>Telephone: (202) 453-7835 <br/>Email: CMOCompetition@ed.gov

Key Dates

Posted May 15, 2025
Close Date June 18, 2025
Last Updated May 22, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "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", offered by Department of Education. It is associated with CFDA program 84.282. Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application noti...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 18, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $72,000,000. Expected number of awards: 20.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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