Awarded Applicants

Under the $28.7 million federal Charter Schools Program grant, Maryland Momentum has pledged to add no less than 4,200 new, high-quality charter school seats over the next five years across Maryland. Subgrantee schools will be selected through a rigorous third-party review process. Awarded applicants will be evaluated on a number of criteria, including project design, leadership, governance, sustainable financial practices, community and family engagement, demonstrable market demand, and an innovative and effective educational model.

Cohort 1 | Spring 2024

  • New Village Academy

    $2,000,000 Award
    Grades 9 - 12

    Seats: 270
    New Village Academy is a free public charter high school where students build the will and the skill to take charge of their own education and future, using the City of Annapolis as their classroom.
    Application and Budget
    Peer Review

  • Bilingual global citizens

    $2,000,000 Award
    Grades K - 8

    Seats: 850
    Bilingual Global Citizens Public Charter School is a K-8, 50/50 Chinese and French dual language immersion (DLI) school designed to provide a bilingual education that enables students to meet the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards while acquiring second language and intercultural competencies.
    Application and Budget
    Peer Review

  • Sabillasville Environmental School

    $324,710.38 Award
    Grades K - 8

    Seats: 207
    16210-B Sabillasville Rd.
    Sabillasville, MD 21780

    Sabillasville Environmental School provides a classical education focused on agriculture and environmental science.
    Application and Budget
    Peer Review

  • The Mecca Business Learning Institute

    $803,376.34 Award
    Grades 6 - 12

    Seats: 700
    20261 Goldenrod Lane
    Germantown, MD 20876

    The MECCA Business Learning Institute or MBLI’s education model integrates a business-focused curriculum within a supportive, real-world learning environment to prepare middle school students for college and career success.
    Application and Budget
    Peer Review

  • Coppin Academy

    $838,776.93 Award
    Grades 9 - 12
    Seats: 110
    250 W North Ave.
    Baltimore, MD 21216

    Coppin Academy is a high school located on a college campus offering dual enrollment options.
    Application and Budget
    Peer Review

  • Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School High School

    Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School High School

    $877,615.81 Award
    Grades PreK-12 (Expansion 9-12)
    Seats: 240
    64 Thomas Johnson Dr.
    Frederick, MD 21702

    Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School High School is an expansion of the K3-8 campus to serve grades 9-12 and bases their academic program on the philosophy and methods of Dr. Maria Montessori, and is the first Montessori public charter high school in the State of Maryland.
    Application and Budget
    Peer Review

  • Phoenix International School of the Arts

    $286,330.32 Award
    Grades 6-8
    Seats: 300
    95 Catalpa Dr.
    La Plata, MD 20646

    Phoenix International School of the Arts offers students an arts and international-focused program to prepare young people for leadership in a global and creative world. 
    Application and Budget
    Peer Review

Cohort 2 | Spring 2025

  • Friendship Aspire STEM Academy

    $1,900,993 Award
    Grades K - 5

    Seats: 480
    Friendship Aspire STEM Academies Maryland is a STEM focused focused elementary school in Prince George's County where students attain educational excellence, enjoy learning and develop as ethical, literate, well-rounded, and self sufficient citizens prepared for a technologically advanced society.
    Application and Budget
    Peer Review

  • Dream Academy Public Charter School

    $1,399,933 Award
    Grades PreK - 8

    Seats: 350
    Dream Academy is a conversion (expansion) public charter school in Baltimore City where every student thrives in a joyful community where arts and artists integration transform teaching and learning, and empower learners to achieve their academic, creative and personal dreams.
    Application and Budget
    Peer Review

  • Carroll Classical Charter School

     $1,748,539.20 Award
    Grades K-8
    Seats: 360

    Carroll Classical Charter School offers an innovative approach to classical education, blending time-tested pedagogy with hands-on learning in areas like traditional agriculture, nature and a multidisciplinary makerspace.
    Application and Budget
    Peer Review

  • Pimlico Elementary/Middle School

    $412,985.23 Award
    Grades PreK - 8

    Seats: 100 Expansion Seats
    Pimlico E/M is a conversion charter school in Baltimore City. Pimlico's mission is  “With enthusiasm, patience, and dedication, all stakeholders in our 21st century learning community will create opportunities for students to explore ideas, develop their potential, and celebrate their growth as we prepare them to become college and career ready.” 
    Application and Budget
    Peer Review

Notice of Corrective Action Plans

If any subgrantees experience potential delays in their opening, fall behind on subgrant drawdowns, or face the risk of subgrant revocation, MAPCS will place the subgrantee on a corrective action plan and may provide targeted technical assistance. MAPCS will promptly communicate this information to the authorizer and post a listing on our website, which will be updated quarterly. The Corrective Action Plan summary document can be found here.