CSP Background and Objectives

In 2023, WVPCSB was selected for funding under The Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program, also known as the CSP. The CSP — 100% funded by federal dollars — awarded $12.3 million over five years to WVPCSB. With these funds, WVPCSB intends to double the number of authorized charter schools and triple the number of students enrolled in charter schools by 2028. WVPCSB will administer eight subgrants over the grant period — five to newly created charter schools and three to expanding charter schools already serving West Virginians.

At least 90 percent of these funds are allocated for competitive subgrants to eligible charter schools. At least 7 percent of the funds are allocated for technical assistance to West Virginia charter schools. Not more than 3 percent of the funds will be used by WVPCSB for administration.

Subgrant Competitions

Information for the FY 27 subgrant competition:

WVPCSB was awarded $4,500,000 for the third project year (FY 27), with $1,500,000 allocated to three subgrant competitions for new, expansion, or replication charter schools.

The FY 27 subgrant competition runs from July 6, 2026, through September 7, 2026. See the full timeline here.

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FY 27 Subgrant Materials

FY 26 Subgrant Winner

During the FY 2026 competition cycle, WVPCSB was awarded $4.1 million, with $1.2 million allocated for one subgrant competition for new charter schools and 1.6 million allocated for one subgrant competition for an expansion charter school. Information about the funded applicants from the FY 2026 competition appears below.

  • Grades K-5 | Individualized Learning Model

    408 94th St
    Marmet, WV 25315

    Subgrant Application

    Peer Review 1

    Peer Review 2

    Peer Review 3

    Funding Amounts:

    Year 1: $500,000

    Year 2: $500,000

    Year 3: $275,000

  • Grades 11-12 CTE

    2001 Union Carbide Drive, South Charleston, WV 25303

    Subgrant Application

    Peer Review 1

    Peer Review 2

    Peer Review 3

    Funding Amounts:

    Year 1: $120,000

    Year 2: $210,000

    Year 3: $240,000

FY 25 Subgrant Winner

During the FY 2025 competition cycle, WVPCSB was awarded $1.5 million, with $1.2 million allocated for one subgrant competition for new charter schools. Information about the funded applicant from the FY 2025 competition appears below.

FY 24 Subgrant Winners

During the FY 2024 competition cycle, WVPCSB was awarded $3.1 million, with $2.8 million allocated for two separate subgrant competitions: one for new charter schools and one for expansion charter schools. Information about funded applicants from the FY 2024 competitions appears below.

Technical Assistance Requests for Proposals (RFP)

WVPCSB routinely seeks experienced and qualified grant partners to carry out technical assistance activities. Current and past RFP opportunities are below.

  • RFP available here.

    Proposal submission deadline June 21, 2026

Innovations

WVPCSB annually publishes innovations from its authorized schools, with an emphasis on benefits to at-risk students and/or low performing schools.

    1. Students at WIN Academy receive an early college experience, with the opportunity to earn up to 60 credits toward an associate or bachelor’s degree.

    2. West Virginia Academy hires faculty with greater diversity of backgrounds, deploys resources with a greater focus on experiential learning, meet students at their level in core topics using direct instruction methodologies, and implements curriculum, behavioral response protocols, and teaching strategies that would be difficult to implement in a non-charter setting.

    3. Multiple charter schools take advantage of flexibility to hire quality staff who do not possess traditional teaching certifications.

    4. At Virtual Prep Academy, students have access to teacher-facilitated asynchronous courses that are likely not offered at a traditional public school.

    5. West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) provides school choice to students in all 55 West Virginia counties—including students in rural areas who may not live near other educational options.

    1. Clarksburg Classical Academy has leveraged the flexibility afforded by its charter school status to implement several innovations aligned with its mission and instructional philosophy. The school uses a classical liberal arts curriculum that prioritizes grammar, logic, rhetoric, and deep content knowledge across disciplines. This approach, which diverges from standard district models, allows CCA to sequence content more intentionally and emphasize mastery of core knowledge and civic virtue.

    2. Eastern Panhandle Prep Academy uses flexibility to hire quality staff who may not hold traditional West Virginia certifications. The administrative team provides both virtual and on-site instructional coaching to ensure that instruction remains intentional and focused.

    3. WIN Academy’s location within BridgeValley Community and Technical College allows it to offer dual enrollment and workforce-relevant pathways rarely available in traditional settings.

    4. Virtual Prep Academy uses flexible instructional models, including hybrid learning pathways, and individualized learning plans tailored to each student’s academic progress and personal circumstances.