Charter Schools -- NonSEA applicants

The U.S. Department of Education announces a funding opportunity for non-State Education Agencies to increase national understanding of the charter school model and expand the number of high-quality charter schools available.

Amount: $175,000/year for 3 years

Due: August 26, 2009

The grants are for the planning, program design, and initial implementation of charter schools, and to evaluate the effects of charter schools, including their impact on students, student academic achievement, staff and parents.

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