Startup Grant is a two-year award open to leaders of non-profit charter schools with an approved application from the North Carolina Charter School Review Board. This award supports leaders with key start-up costs and guidance to complement the Ready to Open (RTO) process through incubation and opening.
Qualifications
- An independent non-profit school not affiliated with an EMO or CMO
- Plans to operate a brick and mortar building
- Applicant has secured approval of their charter application from CSRB (accelerated or regular track)
- Senior most full-time leader identified (Executive Director, Founder, etc.) and must submit the application
Funding
- Up to $250,000 over two years (two disbursements tied to grant award and school opening)
Opportunity Overview
- RTO Year: Leaders will receive coaching and partnership related to academic and operational needs ahead of school opening. Examples include, but are not limited to strategic planning, instructional support, facilities, finance, and hiring.
- Opening: To ensure a smooth transition into the school's first year of operations, leaders will receive support tailored to opening needs, such as transportation, operations, teacher training, parent engagement, and culture development.
Select the “i” icon in the top right corner of each page for technical assistance.
If you have questions about the application itself, please contact grants@greatschoolsnc.org.
Startup Grant
Startup Grant is a two-year award open to leaders of non-profit charter schools with an approved application from the North Carolina Charter School Review Board. This award supports leaders with key start-up costs and guidance to complement the Ready to Open (RTO) process through incubation and opening.
Qualifications
- An independent non-profit school not affiliated with an EMO or CMO
- Plans to operate a brick and mortar building
- Applicant has secured approval of their charter application from CSRB (accelerated or regular track)
- Senior most full-time leader identified (Executive Director, Founder, etc.) and must submit the application
Funding
- Up to $250,000 over two years (two disbursements tied to grant award and school opening)
Opportunity Overview
- RTO Year: Leaders will receive coaching and partnership related to academic and operational needs ahead of school opening. Examples include, but are not limited to strategic planning, instructional support, facilities, finance, and hiring.
- Opening: To ensure a smooth transition into the school's first year of operations, leaders will receive support tailored to opening needs, such as transportation, operations, teacher training, parent engagement, and culture development.
Select the “i” icon in the top right corner of each page for technical assistance.
If you have questions about the application itself, please contact grants@greatschoolsnc.org.