The West Virginia Professional Charter School Board (WVPCSB) is requesting applications for two separate subgrant competitions made available by the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP).
In October 2023, WVPCSB was selected to administer a competitive CSP grant in the total amount of $12.3 million. Over the five year grant period, 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. Not more than 3 percent of the funds will be used by WVPCSB for administration.
For the FY 2024 competition cycle, the WVPCSB has been 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. Subgrant awards are claimed on a reimbursement basis. Awards are calculated based on an applicant’s projected enrollment, with the maximum subgrant award of $1.75 million.
Call for Peer Reviewers
The PCSB seeks peer reviewers to evaluate applications. An honorarium is available for each application reviewed.
WVPCSB was selected for funding under The Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program. The competitive grant program — 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. The PCSB will administer eight subgrants over the grant period —five to newly created charter schools and three to expanding charter schools already serving West Virginians.
