Federal funding through the Charter Schools Program (CSP) can play a pivotal role in supporting new school founders during the early stages of development and launch. As part of fellowship programs run by incubators, associations, and CSP grant managing agencies, SchoolWorks® offers specialized CSP Grant Writing services to ensure that fellows and school developers submit competitive, high-impact proposals.
Our team partners with program participants to deliver tailored narrative development, compliant budget planning, and detailed application reviews—all aligned with CSP priorities and U.S. Department of Education expectations. The result: stronger proposals, increased approval rates, and greater capacity for successful school startup.
SchoolWorks collaborates with both program staff and individual fellows to provide structured, hands-on support throughout the CSP grant application process. Whether fellows are applying for grants directly through the U.S. Department of Education or through a state-administered subgrant program, we ensure applications are customized, strategic, and fully compliant with CSP requirements.
Our approach is deeply collaborative, blending expert technical assistance with coaching that builds each fellow’s capacity to communicate their school vision, plan strategically, and manage grant implementation effectively.
SchoolWorks’ CSP Grant Writing support is fully adaptable to your fellowship timeline, structure, and cohort needs. We offer the following components as standalone services or as part of an integrated grant development package.
We work closely with each school developer to build a compelling, CSP-aligned narrative. Our support includes:
Our team supports fellows in developing a CSP-compliant budget that reflects strategic use of funds. Services include:
Beyond the technical writing process, SchoolWorks offers coaching to fellows on CSP requirements, long-term planning, and grant implementation strategy. This includes:
CSP grant writing is more than just securing funding—it's an opportunity for you to sharpen your vision, solidify your plans, and align your strategy for school success. By integrating SchoolWorks into your fellowship program, you empower your participants to approach grant development with confidence, clarity, and a higher chance of approval.
Our team is committed to helping each fellow submit a grant proposal that is not only fundable, but foundational to their long-term success.
Explore our blog posts and online course to learn more about our expertise in this area. If your organization would like hands-on support, reach out anytime. Our specialists are happy to talk to you.
“SchoolWorks was instrumental in the development and successful approval of our six charter school applications. Their work brought coherence and focus that resulted in a strong academic program supported by research and best practice that was also grounded in operational and financial stability.”
Kristi Baird
Executive Director, Compass Charter Schools
“We are grateful to the SchoolWorks team for their support though this process. While our staff focused on the day-to-day operations of the school, it was a relief to have reliable and experienced help in preparing the renewal application. The mock site visit helped our team know what to expect during the renewal visit.”
Stephanie Valle
Executive Director, KIPP: Tech Valley Charter School
SchoolWorks® has helped launch more than 100 charter schools. Our specialists work closely with authorizers, associations, incubators, developers, and operators to ensure high-quality options.
Our team members have supported the creation of dozens upon dozens of new school and renewal applications by writing, managing, or coaching school developers.
We understand that every school and situation is unique. We tailor our solutions to meet the specific needs, goals, and challenges of our partners and provide personalized hands-on support.
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