Illinois Impact Initiative Charter Schools Program
INCS empowers those ready to take the leap and start a charter public school. We provide expert knowledge, coaching, resources, and connections to help school designers open excellent learning spaces for young minds. If you’re interested in diversifying the education offerings in your community, explore our library of resources and connect with us.
Current CSP Awardees
School | Award Amount |
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Chicago Collegiate Charter School — Application Narrative | $1,100,000 |
Distinctive Schools: Art in Motion — Application Narrative | $1,150,000 |
Horizon Science Academy: Belmont — Application Narrative | $1,350,000 |
About the Illinois Impact Initiative Charter Schools Program Grant
In Fall 2022, the Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS) was awarded a $25 million Charter School Program (CSP) grant from the US Department of Education to catalyze the growth of high-quality public charter school options across the state. INCS will act as a pass-through entity, using federal funds to administer a competitive subgrant program for which the operators of new, expanding, and replicating schools will be eligible.
The Illinois Impact Initiative CSP grants are available for Illinois applicants who would like to:
Please answer the following questions to help INCS staff keep you moving forward. All shared information is confidential.
Allison Jack
Senior Director of Charter Growth & Support
(312) 690-2708
ajack@incschools.org