North Carolina Charter Schools Secure Federal Grant Amid Concerns Over Public School Funding Cuts
By Marge | Published 2025-10-04T17:32:51.509+00:00
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North Carolina -- October 4, 2025: In a significant development for North Carolina's educational landscape, the state's charter school community has been awarded a large federal grant, even as proposals for steep cuts to federal public school funding are being discussed for the next fiscal year.
Federal Funds Boost NC Charter School ExpansionThe North Carolina Association for Public Charter Schools (NCAPCS) has secured a federal grant totaling nearly $53 million through the U.S. Department of Education's Charter Schools Program (CSP).This funding is specifically directed toward North Carolina charter schools and is intended to span five years (2025-2030). The bulk of the funds are earmarked for subgrants to at least 42 charter schools that are seeking to open new schools or expand exist