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Great Schools NC launches school quality grant for charters

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We’re sharing an important upcoming grant opportunity for existing charter schools from Great Schools North Carolina (GSNC). In addition to providing direct funding, the grant includes coaching as well as partnerships to enhance school quality.

The grant application for GSNC’s School Quality Cohort opens soon–on August 19!

Who should apply? According to GSNC, the School Quality Cohort is for “leaders of existing charter schools looking to identify and implement specific levers of change to improve their school’s outcomes. This 18-month award provides established schools the opportunity to engage with other school leaders around shared needs in tandem with school-specific coaching and partnerships.”

Here’s more of what you need to know from GSNC:

Great Schools North Carolina’s School Quality Cohort grant application opens soon! This 18-month opportunity is for leaders of existing charter schools to strengthen what’s working, tackle persistent challenges, and implement meaningful, lasting improvements. The experience combines collaborative learning with individualized support, giving school leaders dedicated time and expert guidance to turn ambitious goals into measurable results.

Applications will be open August 19-September 8

Register for the Information Session on August 18, 4pm

Sign up for Office Hours, August 26-28, 10-11am

Selected school leaders will receive:

  • Up to $150,000 in funding to support school improvement efforts.

  • Personalized coaching aligned to their school’s unique goals and needs.

  • Access to expert partners and technical assistance.

  • A community of charter school leaders learning alongside one another.

  • Support to develop and implement a strategic action plan that leads to stronger student outcomes.

Access GSNC’s flyer here or by clicking on the image below.

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Charter school quality grant opportunity from GSNC

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Charter school leaders: Great Schools North Carolina (GSNC) is opening the application window for its School Quality Grant from August 26 to September 9.

This 18-month program includes:

  • Up to $150,000 in direct funding per school
  • Cohort-based learning and community
  • Tailored coaching and partnership support
  • A full year of implementation resources to move your school from good to great

This opportunity is for public charter schools that:

  • Have had a school leader in place for at least one year
  • Have two years of state testing data (SY23–24 & SY24–25)
  • Have a rating of D or higher on the most recent NC School Report Card
  • Met or exceeded growth on the most recent NC School Report Card

Want to learn more? Join the Info Session at 5 p.m. on August 19 to explore how GSNC can support your next chapter. Sign up here.

To learn more, view the GSNC flyer or click on the image below.