599659 - Round 2 - Iowa Charter Start Up Grant Opportunity
Funding Opportunity Details

Public Charter Education

Final Application Deadline: Mar 14, 2025 11:59 PM

Description

• Description

  Iowa Charter Start Up Grant Opportunity

   

   

  One of Governor Reynolds’ education priorities is to increase access to high-quality public charter schools. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that provide unique educational experiences. Charter schools are complementary and supportive of district public and nonpublic schools, providing additional choice for families and students. A focus on charter schools will increase access to educational options for more Iowans and better prepare students for their future. To bolster this effort Governor Reynolds announced funds focused on supporting the launch of newly authorized, charter schools.

   

  The purpose of this grant is to assist Iowa’s newly authorized charter schools in their preparation for operation. Funds for this one-year grant must be used for one-time costs and infrastructure needs.

  Funding amount and expenditure deadlines are below:

   

  • Grant fund total: $6,000,000 for Start-up

  • Total award amount per applicant: Up to $500,000 per charter for start up grants

  • Award year: 2025-2026

   

  For detailed information about this grant application, including eligibility, definitions, descriptions around each of the application sections, and scoring, please access the Iowa Charter Start Up Grant Program Packet.

   

  Applications are open to any newly authorized or currently operating charter school.  See applications for eligibility and requirement details. The grant application timeline is as follows:

   

  Grant Application Released: February 21, 2025

  Application Due to DE: March 14, 2025

  Application Review Completed by DE: March 19, 2025

  Award funds available: April 1, 2025

   

  The charter must complete this application within Iowa Grants by March 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

   

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