The State Charter Schools Commission (SCSC) of Georgia was awarded a FY2022 Charter Schools Program (CSP) State Entity (SE) grant to support the goals of the Georgia Strategic Charter School Growth Initiative. The Initiative seeks to support the creation, replication, and expansion of high-quality charter schools in Georgia, particularly in communities where charter schools do not already exist. Subgrants and technical assistance opportunities will be offered to charter schools and networks authorized by a local board of education or SCSC.
Application Period: September 2 – October 1, 2026
The SCSC will award CSP SE subgrants to entities with an approved charter from an authorizer in Georgia to support the creation, replication, and expansion of high-quality charter schools.
Eligibility: Only authorized schools meeting the federal definition of charter schools are eligible to apply. Applicants must have received authorization from a Georgia authorizer to open, expand, or replicate a high-quality charter school to be eligible for a subgrant award.
Subgrant Information & Request for Applications (RFA)
Webinar: An applicant webinar was hosted on Thursday, September 3. View the recording here. Access the presentation here.
Please direct any questions to molly.gassman@scsc.georgia.gov.
Please note that the application deadline is 12:00 noon ET on Thursday, October 1, 2026. All applications must be submitted through the portal at this time. Email support@epicenternow.org with any technical questions or issues.
The SCSC will award $500,000 CSP SE subgrants to up to five (5) operational charter high schools in Georgia to implement or expand one or more programs as a part of Georgia’s Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs.
This application period has closed.
The SCSC will award $100,000 CSP SE subgrants to up to ten (10) operational charter schools in Georgia to implement high-impact tutoring programs to support reading and math proficiency.
This application period has closed.
This program is a professional development opportunity that will include intensive support in a cohort setting for new school leaders during their pre-opening year. Led by Tori Jackson Hines, a Georgia charter school founder and school leader, participants will gain the knowledge and guidance to plan for a successful first year in both academics and operations. The opportunity is funded through Georgia’s CSP SE grant, and it is free of charge to participants.
This application period has closed.
On December 10, 2025, CSP subgrants were awarded to three start-ups and two replication state charter schools, with the majority expected to open in the fall of 2026. The subgrant awards from this round total $11.3 million.
School &
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Award
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School Profile |
Academy for Innovation in Medicine
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The Academy for Innovation in Medicine is a new charter school serving Atlanta Public Schools, Clayton County, DeKalb County, Fulton County, and Cobb County in grades 6-12. |
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Cherokee Classical Academy
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Cherokee Classical Academy is a new replication charter school serving Atlanta Public Schools, Bartow County, Cartersville City, Cherokee County, Cobb County, Fulton County, Marietta City, Paulding County, and Pickens County in grades K-12. |
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Northwest Georgia Charter Academy
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Northwest Georgia Charter Academy is a new charter school serving Floyd County, Polk County, and Rome City Schools in grades K-12. |
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The Meliora School
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The Meliora School is a new charter school serving Gwinnett County in grades 6-12. |
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REACH Public School*
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REACH Public School is a new charter school serving Savannah-Chatham County students in grades 6-12. |
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Tapestry Public Charter School
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Tapestry Public Charter School is a replication charter school serving Clayton County in grades 6-12. |
*Subgrant awarded on April 29, 2026.
On February 28, 2025, CSP subgrants were awarded to four start-ups and one replication state charter school, expected to open in fall 2026. The subgrant awards from this round total $6.95 million.
School Name & | Award | Grant Application | School Profile |
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Dominion Purpose Academy | Dominion Purpose Academy is a new charter school serving Muscogee County in grades K-8. | Grant Application | School Profile |
Fayette Classical Academy | Fayette Classical Academy is a new replication charter school serving Atlanta Public Schools, Clayton County, Coweta County, Fayette County, Fulton County, Henry County, and Spalding County in grades K-12. | Grant Application | School Profile |
Movement School South Fulton | Movement School South Fulton is a new charter school serving Atlanta Public Schools, Clayton County, DeKalb County, and Fulton County in grades K-5. | Grant Application | School Profile |
The Simple Vue Academy | The Simple Vue Academy is a new charter school serving Cobb County, Douglas County, Fulton County, and Paulding County in grades 6-12. | Grant Application | School Profile |
The Wright Community School | The Wright Community School is a new charter school serving Clayton County, DeKalb County, and Henry County in grades 6-12. | Grant Application | School Profile |
On August 21, 2024, CSP subgrants were awarded to four Georgia charter schools. The subgrant awards from this round total $2.25 million.
School Name & | Award | Grant Application | School Profile |
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Amana Academy | Amana Academy is an expanding charter school serving Fulton County in grades K-8. | Grant Application | School Profile |
Ethos Classical Charter School | Ethos Classical Charter School is an expanding charter school serving Atlanta Public Schools and Fulton County in grades K-8. | Grant Application | School Profile |
International Charter Academy of Georgia | International Charter Academy of Georgia is an expanding charter school serving a statewide attendance zone in grades K-8. | Grant Application | School Profile |
Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence | Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence is an expanding charter school serving a statewide attendance zone in grades K-8. | Grant Application | School Profile |
On February 21, 2024, CSP subgrants were awarded to six Georgia charter schools. The subgrant awards from this round total $7.7 million.
School Name & | Award | Grant Application | School Profile |
The Anchor School | The Anchor School is a new charter school serving a statewide attendance zone in grades 6-12. | ||
Excelsior Village Academies | Excelsior Village Academies is a new charter school serving Atlanta Public Schools, Clayton County, DeKalb County, Fulton County, and Henry County in grades K-8. | ||
Rocky Creek Charter Academy | Rocky Creek Charter Academy is a new replication charter school serving a statewide attendance zone in grades K-12. | ||
Sankofa Montessori | Sankofa Montessori is a new charter school serving a statewide attendance zone in grades K-8. | ||
Scintilla Charter Academy | Scintilla Charter Academy is an expanding charter school serving Brooks County, Lowndes County, and Valdosta City school district in grades K-12. | ||
Utopian Academy for the Arts at Trilith | Utopian Academy for the Arts at Trilith is a new replication charter school serving a statewide attendance zone in grades 6-8. |
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