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Welcome to the National Charter School Resource Center (NCSRC) funding opportunity database. The database includes one-time and ongoing national grants, fellowships, and scholarships that are currently active. Sponsors include the U.S. Federal Government and philanthropic organizations. This page is updated frequently as charter school funding opportunities are announced. Funding opportunities are displayed below in order of due date, i.e., opportunities with the most imminent deadlines are listed first and alphabetically within the same due date range.

Please note that state-specific and currently inactive funding opportunities are excluded from this database. For information about state-specific funding opportunities, please visit State Resources for Charter Schools on the NCSRC website to contact your State Education Agency and, if applicable, your state’s Charter Support Organization. For more information about federal funding opportunities, please visit Accessing Federal Programs: A Guidebook for Charter School Operators and Developers.

Current and Future Opportunities

Action Research on Mathematics Teaching Practices Grant
Competitive Grant | Nonprofit | Ernest Duncan Fund and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Award Size
Up to $6,000

The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for action research conducted as a collaborative by university faculty, preservice teacher(s) and classroom teacher(s) seeking to improve their teaching… Read More

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Adidas Group
Competitive Grant | Nonprofit | Adidas America, Inc.
Award Size
Varies. May include cash grants, in-kind donations of services and equipment.

The Adidas Group focuses on projects that address education, children and youth, sports within a social context, relief efforts, and preventive health activities. The group offers cash grants as well as in-kind donations of services and equipment… Read More

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After School Advantage Program
Competitive Grant | Nonprofit | International Game Technology PLC (IGT)
Award Size
TBD

The After School Advantage (ASA) program is IGT’s flagship community initiative, devoted to providing young people with access to technology in a safe, nurturing afterschool environment, while promoting opportunities in digital learning centers… Read More

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Albertsons Companies Foundation
Competitive Grant | Foundation | Albertsons Companies Foundation
Award Size
Amount varies based on neighborhood.

Eradicating childhood hunger is priority of the Albertsons Foundation on a national level. Specifically, the Foundation actively seeks out organizations that work to ensure that every child in America has access to a healthy breakfast every day.… Read More

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American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief - Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY)
Formula Grant | Federal | Office of School Support and Accountability, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education
Award Size
Second Disbursement = $599 million Total ARP-HCY Fund is $799 million. SEAs must distribute 75% of funds received to LEAs.

The purposes of the American Rescue Plan-Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Fund are to help States and local educational agencies (LEAs) identify homeless children and youth, provide wraparound services that address the multiple effects of… Read More

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Amgen Foundation
Competitive Grant | Foundation | The Amgen Foundation
Award Size
TBD

The Amgen Foundation is committed to raising the value of science literacy on a national and local level. The areas given priority consideration within science education are: (1) teacher quality and professional development in math and science,… Read More

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Andrew Family Foundation Junior Board Grants
Competitive Grant | Foundation | The Andrew Family Foundation
Award Size
TBD

The Andrew Family Foundation Junior Board seeks to fund qualified Section 501(c)(3) organizations whose purpose is aligned with the Foundation's mission statement and is focused on positively impacting the lives of youth. The Foundation prefers… Read More

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Avantor Foundation
Competitive Grant | Foundation |
Award Size
TBD

The Avantor Foundation works to advance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and learning, with the goal of increasing the number of students, especially women and minorities, pursing science and technology degrees. The… Read More

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Beyond Words: Dollar General School Library Relief Fund
Competitive Grant | Foundation | Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Award Size
Awards are $10,000 - $20,000; Can be up to $50,000

Beyond Words is a disaster relief fund for public school libraries in Dollar General store communities. Grants are awarded to public school libraries that have incurred substantial damage or hardship due to a natural disaster, fire or an act… Read More

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Brown Rudnick Charitable Foundation Community Grants
Competitive Grant | Foundation | Brown Rudnick Charitable Foundation
Award Size
TBD

The Brown Rudnik Foundation awards Community Grants in the amount of $2,000 or less, to address specific, one-time need or idea which will improve education in underserved communities in Boston, Providence, Hartford, New York, Washington, D.C.,… Read More

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Ongoing Opportunities