Can a public charter school apply for funds?
Yes. A public charter school may apply for a grant if it is recognized by its state as an LEA. A public charter school should include in its application documentation from its public authorized chartering agency that verifies its status as an LEA in accordance with state charter laws and regulations, as well as the date it received its charter. In addition, it should include documentation of the school’s non-profit status. If a public charter school is not recognized as an independent LEA by its state, it cannot apply directly for a grant, but it may be included in an application that its LEA submits for funding.
