Apply for the Grant
the spring 2026 grant Round PORTAL will open February 13, 2026 and Closes on March 31, 2026 at 10:00am
The CSP grant application (Request for Application), and all required documents and instructions for the Spring 2026 CSP Grant Cycle will be available 2/13/26 on this page https://www.mdcsp.org/technical-assistance-resources and go to the “Application” section.
Applications are submitted online in a grant management portal. The link for the portal when it goes live will be posted here.
Important Links
Application Materials and Resources, including links to register for upcoming CSP Webinars (also below in timeline)
Spring 2026 CSP Grant Application and Rubric
Grant Application Online Portal
Required: Notification Letter to Authorizer
Required: Certifications and Assurances
Required for Expansion/Replication: High Quality Criteria Determination Tool
Allowable Cost Guide for Budget Development
Join our CSP Listserve to receive updates on the CSP grant.
Spring 2026 Events:
1/15/26: 10-11 am, Pre-K Expansion for Existing Charter Schools CSP toolkit Webinar, slidedeck, recording
2/13/26: Application Portal opens; application materials available online
2/19/26: Intro to CSP Webinar (30 minutes), slidedeck, recording
2/24/26: 11 am – noon, Application Webinar, slidedeck, recording
3/17/26 9:30-10:30am Drop In Office Hours Link
Individual office hours available 10:30am-4pm email csp@mdcharters.org to set up a time
3/24/26 12-1pm Drop In Office Hours Link
Individual office hours available 9am-4pm email csp@mdcharters.org to set up a time
3/25/26 4-5pm Drop In Office Hours Link
Individual office hours available 9am-4pm email csp@mdcharters.org to set up a time
3/31/26: Notification Letter to Authorizer (must be sent to Authorizer prior to grant application submission)
3/31/26: Application Due online, 10 am (portal closes automatically at 10:01 am)
5/26/26: Announce Awards
5/28/26: Mandatory New Subgrantee Orientation, 10-11 am
Disclaimer:
All funding is contingent on the receipt of federal funds to MAPCS. Being awarded the grant will not guarantee that you will receive funds. This grant may be suspended, halted, and or discontinued at any point.
The CSP Grant is a pass-through reimbursement grant that is contingent on the appropriation of money for the grant and the availability of federal funds.