Charter schools in Illinois seek and receive funding and in-kind donations from many sources, including individuals, local businesses and foundations. We recommend that you develop a fundraising plan as part of your charter school development process and pursue multiple funding opportunities.
Walton Family Foundation (WFF) supports the planning and startup of public charter schools that show potential for dramatically raising student achievement through various grant opportunities
The U.S. Department of Education Charter Schools Program Grants (CSP) provides startup grants for “Planning, Program Design and Implementation” of new schools, among other grant programs.
